Tag Archives: Victoriana

Not just fish

Everyone knows about the Great Exhibition of 1851. Prince Albert’s genius idea to showcase the brilliance that had grown from the fledgling roots of the Industrial Revolution. How many of the objects featured in the exhibition became part of the … Continue reading

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No more nipple shields

Finally, I’ve finished. The 1152 records on the medical update list are completed. It feels like I’ve amended more like 20,000 records! All I can see are pots and statues of Florence Nightingale, breast relievers and feeding bottles. Now I’m … Continue reading

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