The perils of being LGBT in Bridgerton era London
LGBT life in London during the Bridgerton era was surprisingly open but dangerous as a court case from the time reveals

LGBT life in London during the Bridgerton era was surprisingly open but dangerous as a court case from the time reveals
Galvanism was a new science that brought the dead back to life – seemingly – and inspired the novel Frankenstein
A day trip to Georgian London could have involved going to see a prisoner put to death or watching a live amputation by a well known surgeon
A woman who made a living stealing clothes from children in 17th century London
Crimes commmitted by drunks could have massive consequences hundreds of years ago – even carrying a death sentence as Tony McMahon discovers
Up until and including the 19th century, teenagers were hanged in London for all kinds of crimes including theft and counterfeiting