The tavern landlord during this period was often a man of substance, ranking above the tradesmen of the town. What was it like to dine an C18 tavern?
The West Family 1700-1800
The Abduction of Frances Mercer
The extraordinary story of an 18th century child kidnapping case.
The West Family 1700-1800, Uncategorized
‘The Trial of the Century’: the victim
Before the Warren Hastings trial, Captain Robert Jones and his assault of Francis Henry Hay caused a public outcry… who was Francis Henry Hay?
The West Family 1801-1900, Uncategorized
The end of an era: George III’s Jubilee at Kew
Celebrations of the Royal Jubilee of George III took place on Kew Green in 1809…