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Jennifer Rowe – Historical Honey

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

The conclusion of Part I introduced Elizabeth Foster into the fold of Georgiana’s already turbulent life. ‘Bess’ Foster quickly became Georgiana’s best friend, making her way into the Duchess’ heart. She also quickly became close to the… Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire between 1774 – 1806, is one of history’s most complicated and fascinating characters. Beautiful, intelligent…

Animals Of London’s Past

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

Visualise London animals today and you may only think of the Tower ravens, the horses of the Household Cavalry and urban foxes, but the animals of London past were conspicuous and affected the city’s economic,…

Farrah Lawrence – Historical Honey

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

4 When this book first appeared on my door step I was excited. Historically it ventures in to a time period that I find fascinating, the English Civil War, and the blurb indicated that the book… 6 When I started this book, I was not particularly impressed. While the historical setting was certainly interesting, spanning…

Donna Taylor – Historical Honey

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

7 A young woman with red hair rides full tilt on a horse in the blazing sunshine. Where she is found, another is sure to be nearby. Elizabeth I is the subject of this historical novel… 7 Step into the depths of the Amazon Rainforest and discover a hidden world detached from civilization, A swarming…

WHY WRITERS OF THE REGENCY PERIOD HAD TO BE THICK-SKINNED

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

Most popular magazines of the Regency period accepted submissions from readers. In fact, many magazines found a significant percentage of their content from reader contributions, including fiction, essays, and poetry. Some magazines also devoted a…

Anna Scanlon – Historical Honey

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

World War II, one of the biggest conflicts the world has ever seen, impacted most people around the world on a daily basis. While some countries suffered more than others, most of them had to… The Lebensborn (which loosely means “Fountain of Life” in English) Program was created out of the need to “populate” Germany…

Wicked Workshops

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

There are three things in this world that are true. The Sun is hot. Water is wet… and swords are awesome. As I sit here in the sword wing of my Warehouse of Bizarrchaeology, I find… Throughout ancient history there have been many weapons that have changed forever the world in which the people of the…

WEIRD HISTORY: Two scorelines achieved on the same day were world record holders for 120 years

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

On the 12th September 1885 a new football record was set. Dundee Harps beat Aberdeen Rovers 35 – 0 in the newly formed Scottish FA Cup. In its early years, the Scottish FA (Football Association) allowed pretty much anybody to field a cup team and test their skills against the established big clubs. (Younger readers will…

Odd Jobs At The National Trust

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

Sarah Merriman, Visitor Experience Manager at Wimpole Estate, has done all sorts of things in the 8 years she’s worked for the National Trust. Here she shares 10 weird and wonderful things she’s learnt how to do whilst working for Europe’s largest conservation charity – an insight to the less obvious things a career in heritage…

Notorious Ned: So Famous They Even Name Pies After Him!

Posted on October 5, 2019September 15, 2020 by HistoricalHoney

Many a night, whilst drunkenly staggering home down the Corso in Manly, Sydney, I’d pop into the pie shop and order myself a ‘Ned Kelly’; a delightful pastry filled with meat, cheese, bacon and a cracked egg – yum. Now in those first few months of scoffing said pies, I didn’t have a clue who…

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