This episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we’re topping the tower and looking at good ol’ Big Ben!

This episode I take a look at the founding staple of the Victorian diet. The humble loaf of bread…

Best Cobb Loaf:

7g sachet of yeast

2 tsp castor sugar

1 cup of warm water

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 egg

sesame seeds

Following on from the insanity of last episode, this week I’m looking at some of the more physical medical practices you would undergo living in Victorian England

This week I look at St Bethlem Hospital. Meant to be a shining light of aid to those with mental health issues its nickname became synonymous with anarchy, insanity and deprivation. Bedlam.

Among the great names of 19th century history stands a man who came to define English Naval tradition: Horatio Nelson. One armed, one eyed and an interesting relationship with another mans wife… He strode tall on the world stage.

The second episode of the Podcast gives an overview of the life of the monarch as we enter the 19th century. This week it’s all about King George the Third

It’s finally here! The first official episode of a history podcast about the Victorian era, I hope you enjoy it!