Jun 30, 2006 · Of every 1,000 children born in early 18th-century London, almost half died before the age of 2. Malnutrition, maternal ignorance, bad water, dirty food, poor hygiene and …

Oct 11, 2009 · Eighteenth century London evokes images of fine Georgian buildings, many of which are still standing, and fine art. But in reality, it more of was a modern day Sodom, the …

Feb 18, 2016 · Site of the final Eleanor Cross, inexplicably torn down in the 17th century (before the Victorians built the replica), this spot traditionally marks the centre of London and was …

Mar 4, 2014 · Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of £8,000 rum! 12 mouldy bottles of 18th century spirit sell for £80,000 after being discovered languishing in cellar of Harewood House since 1780s. Bottles …

Nov 14, 2016 · The sudden destruction of Lisbon by an earthquake and tsunami in 1755 exerted an influence on 18th-century Europe as far-reaching as the obliteration of Hiroshima and …

Oct 9, 2008 · One theory about the origins of this rhyme centres on the life of an unnamed writer in London in the mid-18th century with his young family of two boys and three girls. …

Jan 7, 2010 · 1860 is the year that Italy was formed; the British burned down Beijing's Old Summer Palace; the Royal Navy launched the world's first iron-hulled and armoured …

Aug 5, 2007 · Almsgiving and charitable endowments already had a long history but from the end of the 18th century the number of voluntary charities gradually increased. Charity was directed …

Jul 2, 2007 · The intriguing case of John Rykener, a 14th Century prostitute who worked in London and Oxford John Rykener ... was apprehended in women's clothing having sex with …

Jun 14, 2009 · One of the youngest members of the British Royal Family attended the Trooping the Colour yesterday to celebrate the Queen's official 83rd birthday. Lady Louise, the daughter …