Archives

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...

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...