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Elizabeth Malet Palk - married by owl light
Category: 18th century women’s history Published on: 6th January 2014

When Horace married Elizabeth they tied the knot 'at half past seven by owl light.' Now doesn't that sound magical - I shall...

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Anne Wilmot
Category: 17th century women’s history Published on: 1st January 2014

At the end of the 17th century life continued to be pretty short and precarious whatever one's status. Medicine was still...

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Good Gentlewoman

The history of Lydiard House is woven through with the stories of remarkable women. Explore Frances Bevan's Good Gentlewoman articles and learn about the diverse and determined women of the St John family.

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