Julia Warren
The Mystery of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, women pirates of the 18th century
Anne Bonny was perhaps one of the more notorious pirates working the High Seas in the 18th century; and one of the most mysterious. We...
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Julia Warren
Oct 253 min read
Rum All Out!
‘Such a day, rum all out*:—Our company somewhat sober:—A damn’d confusion amongst us!—rogues a-plotting;—great talk of...
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Julia Warren
Sep 45 min read
Victorian Desserts: A Taste of History
The Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901 under the reign of Queen Victoria, is often celebrated for its elegance, refinement, and...
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Julia Warren
Aug 304 min read
Celebrating the Legacy of Mary Shelley: The Mother of Science Fiction
Today, August 30th, marks the birthday of one of the most influential figures in literary history, Mary Shelley. Born in 1797, Mary...
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Julia Warren
Jul 315 min read
At Home with the Brontës: Emily Brontë and Her Pets
“One day, in the autumn of 1845, I accidentally lighted on a MS. volume of verse in my sister Emily’s handwriting. Of course, I was not...
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Julia Warren
Jul 263 min read
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of George Bernard Shaw
Introduction George Bernard Shaw, born on July 26, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland, was a playwright, critic, and polemicist whose works have...
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Julia Warren
Jun 143 min read
Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Woman Behind "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Harriet Beecher Stowe is a name synonymous with American literature and social change. Born on June 14, 1811, in Litchfield, Connecticut,...
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Julia Warren
May 223 min read
The Other Arthur Conan Doyle: Beyond Holmes and Challenger
The name Arthur Conan Doyle usually conjures up images of deerstalker, pipe and violin. Indeed, Doyle's Sherlock Holmes has become an...
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Julia Warren
Apr 193 min read
Remembering Lord Byron: Poet, Philhellene, and Advocate for Independence
On this day, April 19th, Lord Byron passed away in a coma at Missolonghi, brought on by a fever, and disastrous blood-letting from his...
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Mar 191 min read
Tales from the Penny Bloods' One-year Anniversary!
The Tales from the Penny Bloods has just passed our one-year anniversary and we want to thank everyone who's joined us. Please stay tuned...
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Julia Warren
Dec 15, 20235 min read
Sipping Through Time: A Journey into the Rich History of Tea
Happy International Tea Day! Today, as we celebrate the soothing elixir that has warmed hearts and sparked conversations for centuries,...
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Julia Warren
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Elizabeth Montagu: Salons and Blue Stockings
Introduction The 18th century was a period of great transformation and enlightenment; one of the more prominent names from this era is...
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Julia Warren
Jul 25, 20233 min read
The Flying Dutchman (by Arnold A Schmidt)
When Edward Fitzball’s The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship premiered in London in 1826, it brought together all the makings for a...
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Julia Warren
Jul 7, 20233 min read
From Chocolate Houses to Victorian Delights: A Journey through the Rich History of Chocolate
François Boucher, Le Dejeuner, 1739 Introduction Chocolate, with its velvety texture and indulgent flavors, has captivated the hearts of...
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Julia Warren
May 15, 20233 min read
What is Mary reading?...
As you will have noticed when listening to Ghost Bride, Mary Spencer has a taste for ”half-bound volumes in marble covers,” and in...
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Julia Warren
Apr 30, 20231 min read
The Flying Dutchman
Date: Monday, 8 May 2023 at 4 p.m. Location: L 102 Event Hall Join us for reading of The Flying Dutchman, adapted by Arnold Anthony...
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Julia Warren
Apr 14, 20233 min read
An Evening In...
The Victorian era proved a time of great change and progress in many areas, including literature and reading habits. Since the eighteenth...
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Julia Warren
Mar 23, 20232 min read
A Night at the Theatre ...
In the 19th century, the Victorian era ushered in a shift in entertainment trends. Many parts of society had increased leisure time and...
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