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The Ladies of Llangollen
As we celebrate LGBT History Month, Sarah Bentley explores the relationship between the two 18th-century women known as the Ladies of Llangollen.
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Pain and the power of activism
Today, women with endometriosis have more access to better information than ever before. Jaipreet Virdi applauds the shared stories, online communities and self-help books empowering women in pain.
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The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
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The chymist’s trade card
An 18th-century trade card reveals far more than its owner may have intended.
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Darby O'Gallagher, To which are added, The Man of Fashion, The Tempest, The English Slave & Turkish Lady,
Date: [1790?]- Books
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A descriptive plan of the new opera house, with the Names of the Subscribers to each Box taken from the Theatre itself by A Lady of Fashion.
Lady of Fashion.Date: [1791?]- Books
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The works of Mr. Thomas Southerne. ... . Containing, The Loyal Brother: Or, The Persian Prince. The Disappointment: Or, The Mother in Fashion. Sir Anthony Love Or, The Rambling Lady. The Wives Excuse: Or, Cuckolds make Themselves.
Southerne, Thomas, 1660-1746.Date: MDCCXXI. [1721]- Pictures
Lady of fashions. Watercolour by Daphne Riley, 1966.
Riley, Daphne, active approximately 1965-66.Date: 66 [1966]Reference: 3017594iPart of: Adamson Collection- Books
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An address to persons of fashion, containing some particulars relating to balls: and a few occasional hints concerning play-houses, card-tables, &c. In which is introduced The Character of Lucinda, A Lady of the very Best Fashion, and of most extraordinary Piety. By a gentleman of the University of Oxford.
Hill, Richard, Sir, 1733-1808.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]