Occupations

Who was Thomas Burgin? A Costermonger and Killer.

Crime, London, Newspapers, Occupations

Thomas Burgin was an ordinary man whose life took an extraordinary turn. In this blog post I’ll explore the records that reveal his journey from costermonger to possible killer. Thomas’ Beginnings Thomas was the 2nd… Read More »Who was Thomas Burgin? A Costermonger and Killer.

Explore Victorian Monthly Nurses, Midwives & Wet Nurses

Occupations, Social History, Women

As a mother, historic attitudes towards pregnancy and childbirth, have always fascinated me. Recently, I researched a client’s ancestor – a woman who spent a lo