Peek under the bedsheets with Andrea Zuvich in her captivating and informative examination of sexuality in the seventeenth century.
Sex and Sexuality in Stuart Britain
George Villiers: The Enigma of the World
In 1617, James I declared in front of his privy councillors that he ‘…loved the Earl of Buckingham more than any other man’.
The Earl of Buckingham was his favourite, George Villiers. With the favour of two monarchs, he became one of the most powerful men in the early Stuart court.
Ely: Ship of the Fens
Ely is one of the treasures of the Fens. With a cathedral dating back to the 11th century and deep ties to the Lord Protector of England, it is an absolute delight for anyone interested in history.
Volunteering at the Museum
A couple of years ago, in the midst of university-related panic, I found myself volunteering at the hidden jewel that is the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society.
1666: Plague, War and Hellfire.
The Great Fire of London was not the only noteworthy event of the year, as highlighted by the fascinating narrative of Rebecca Rideal’s 1666.
Oxburgh Hall – Against the Odds
With the lifting of lockdown restrictions, and my parents keen to make the most of their National Trust membership, I recently visited the beautiful Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk.
