Victorian slang: A to C
In 1909, J. Redding Ware sought to record the ‘passing English’ of the Victorian era, as he acknowledged that the language had... Read More
10 interesting facts about Henley
Facts about the town taken from Hobbs of Henley: a History by Simon Wenham (published by Amberley Press). 1. Inappropriate bathing In... Read More
Interview with Peter Herbert (Thames talk 9)
Interview with Peter Herbert, 4 May 2019 (This is one of the ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the river from... Read More
The Thames in London (1829): A Panoramic View
In April of last year, I travelled to Fishmonger’s Hall by London Bridge to be interviewed by Charlie Luxton, as part of... Read More
‘Thames talk’ interviews
What was it like to work on the river Thames in the middle of the twentieth century? This collection of eight interviews,... Read More
Maritime Legacy: The Titanic and Oxford
The sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage is probably the most famous shipping disaster of all time, but few know... Read More