Hi readers! I’m not dead. Today I’m here to tell you about a hypnotist, hoaxer, magic lantern operator, and one of the earliest pioneers of film. And, of course, his connection to the King! While it could never be said that he’s a household name, as many of today’s most famous filmmakers are, George Albert…
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The King & The American
Would you look at the time? I’m going back to 1892 to tell you all another story about a certain late King. It’s quite the interesting tale. Welcome to Two Temple Place… Two Temple place is a gothic mansion, situated on the Victoria Embankment of the River Thames. It was built for William Waldorf Astor…
Snapshots of Berlin
After an insanely busy six weeks, last Monday I ran away to Berlin for a couple of days. One of the nice things about being a freelance copywriter and social media type, is that with a bit of preparation, I can theoretically do my job from anywhere in the world. So, off I flew! My…
Fashion on the Ration at the IWM
Tomorrow, a very exciting exhibition is opening at the Imperial War Museum. Fashion on the Ration is the story of everyday people in 1940s Britain, and how style and fashion endured and evolved under the strict rules of rationing. I’m getting a sneak peek tonight as I am DJing at the private view with The Vintage Mafia,…
The King’s Brands
Welcome back to everyone’s favourite historical features on my blog, namely, Edwardian history in association with everyone’s favourite tipple, The King’s Ginger! This time, I wanted to delve a little deeper into the marvels of the Edwardian age. Or rather the products and brands that were invented and launched in the reign of Edward VII…
Bella Venezia – Part 2
So continuing my holiday snaps, we actually spent most of the holiday in a town about an hour north of Venice, called Sacile. It’s where a lot of my boyfriend’s Italian family live. Italian relatives aren’t like English ones – when you tell them not to come over, they come anyway and shower you with…
Brooklands and Belle Blossoms
I used to do loads of swing dancing – lessons every week and social dancing at weekends but, when I took up running, it fell by the wayside. Well, now running has taken a backseat to dancing again and I have been going to Swing at the Light every Monday to learn lindy and balboa…
Pink, peach and a perfume bottle
For my King’s Ginger post a couple of days ago, I took some photos in the lovely little wildflower garden at the Natural History Museum and it seemed a shame not to record my outfit as well. This is an entirely modern outfit, perfect for casual days walking about on an assignment, although I am…
Gadding about in gardens
Here’s a fairly straightforward outfit post for your eyes! I took my mum to east London for a fun afternoon of viewing flats and eating food (ie the real fun bit). We had some time to kill before the flat viewings so we ambled around Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch. It’s a fab place which has…
The King’s Ginger heads East
Welcome to the very latest instalment of my history serial looking at the life, loves and, well, liqueur of King Edward VII on behalf of The King’s Ginger. This month, I took the King on a date to do something a little bit cultural – and what’s more cultural than a museum? This one is…