A dreadful controversy has broken out in Bath, whether tea is most effectually sweetened by lump or pounded sugar; and the worst passions of the human mind are called into action by the pulverists and the lumpists.
- Revd Sydney Smith, 1807
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view on Powis Street, Woolwich
by: Paul Sandby
1768-1796
british museum 1904,0819.62
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The Inspector and Emerald pay a visit to Georgian England,
only to discover someone (or perhaps more than one) who doesn't belong, for obvious reasons.
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Barford Park, Somerset.
Photographed by Freddie Ardley
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Robe à la française
1750s; Altered 1780s & Late 19th Century
France & England
The ensemble was probably made as a sack and petticoat in the 1750s. In the 1780s, the sack was updated in style. A waist seam was probably added, the skirts reconfigured, and sleeve ruffles removed. The half-stomachers were added at this time and the bodice fronts relined. The back lacing was reconfigured and more eyelets worked.
The ensemble was altered for fancy dress in the late 19th century. Hooks and eyes were added to the bodice stomacher fronts and machine-lace ruffles to the sleeves. The petticoat may have been unpicked at this point.
The petticoat was gathered onto a cotton band after acquisition for Museum display. (V&A)
Victoria & Albert Museum (Accession Number: CIRC.157-1920)
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Infantry Officer's Small Sword from Germany dated to 1796 on display at the Cumbria Museum of Military Life in Carlise, England
Until 1786 there was little regulation on what swords officers in the British army carried. After that they introduced regular patterns for regiments and officers to use. Small swords like this were more a symbol of authority and rank on the battlefield and on parade unlike cavalry swords which were more in use in combat.
Photographs taken by myself 2023
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Two late Christmas gifts from my mum, who didn't realise one of the books she was ordering was coming from Ireland... Took a bit longer than expected. Oh well.
Added to the ever-growing 18th Century history book collection!
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by: James Stark
date: 1794-1859
Cottage near Windsor
british museum: 1949,0411.44
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