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Laughing gas and the scientific pursuit of the sublime

Part science lecture. part public spectacle, thanks to chemist Humphry Davy the 19th-century craze for inhaling nitrous oxide rapidly spread from the science laboratory to fashionable salons and homes of the day, and onto the popular stage.

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The tradesman who confronted the pestilence

The City of London, 1665. As the Great Plague hits the capital, John New faces a deadly dilemma.

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Lemme see yer grills

Why settle for plain old pearly whites when you can adorn your teeth with a bespoke grill?

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Dazzling luxury

As the 20th century dawned, both elite and masses basked in the marvellous and unearthly glow of the new electric illumination.

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  • Saint Jerome (30th September).
  • Saint Lubin (Leobinus), (15th September).
  • Months of the year: September. Engraving after P. Stevens.
  • Lighthouse events : July to September 1992 / London Lighthouse.
  • Lighthouse events : July to September 1992 / London Lighthouse.
  • Cochrane, on boat, leaving Yalisombo camp, Belgian Congo, September 1954
  • Walk for life : Sunday 6th September 1992 / Crusaid.
  • [Letterhead for G.R. Lane of Gloucester (9 September 1992)].
  • Walk for life : Sunday 6th September 1992 / Crusaid.
  • Walk for life : Sunday 6th September 1992 / Crusaid.
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