049b – The Resurrection Men (Part Two)
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
2w ago
Concluding my two part look at the grave robbing mercenaries that shocked the Kingdom with their horrendous crimes. The most famous of these being William Burke and William Hare ..read more
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048 – Men at Arms
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
1M ago
This episode I take a short look at the history of Policing in the 19th century United Kingdom. From a perceived military force, the Metropolitan Police became a civilian entity that sought to serve all the people of London and the Kingdom at large ..read more
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047 – There’s been a murder – Again.
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
2M ago
This episode I look at the shocking 1811 crime that became known as the Rathcliff Highway Murders. Horrible violence and shoddy investigations created a sadly typical Victorian tragedy ..read more
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046 – The King of Men
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
2M ago
This weeks episode looks at the 6th Baron Byron. George Gordan Byron was a legend in his own lifetime. With an amazing heritage he tore through British society in the most scandalous ways. A brilliant poet his life was the stuff of gossip, slander and literary respect ..read more
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045 – Back to school
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
2M ago
This episode I look at the education systems in Victorian England. Sure they had the rich schools, but you’ll learn about a man who with determination and a sack of potatoes, changed the lives of tens of thousands of children   ..read more
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044 – That’s a red flag
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
3M ago
I’m back! And with a new episode out before Christmas. This time I look at the life of the man of military man and Irish landlord Charles Cunningham ..read more
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043 – Is there a Doctor in the house?
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
7M ago
This episode I take a look at the remarkable life of Dr Elizabeth Garret Anderson. The first woman to hold a medical licence in the United Kingdom ..read more
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042 – Into the den
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
7M ago
This episode I take a look at the infamous Opium Dens of London. Also, I talk about tea and the world’s first monster corporation ..read more
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041 – It was a dark and stormy night
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
7M ago
This episode I have a look into the life of author Wilkie Collins. You might not know his work, but what came from it will surprise you. Also, he has another one of those convoluted personal lives ..read more
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040 – Please sir, I want some more
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
by Heath Aston
7M ago
This episode I have a look at the struggle of life as an Orphan in Victorian England (It wasn’t all song and dance and working for Fagin, trust me!).   ..read more
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