TweetIn the first half of the 19th century, England was in an agricultural depression, with rural labourers facing low wages, short-term work or even unemployment, sometimes unable to feed their families. Technology was changing the way in which work was … Continue reading
TweetLewis Tuck was a man with a very ordinary life, but who engendered a great love and respect for himself from his large family. Born in Swindon in 1837, the son of chimney sweep Matthew Tuck and his wife Rachel, … Continue reading
TweetI’ve posted before about the apparent longevity of some Cotswold residents in the 19th century, and how this was the subject of local media attention. My previous post referred to the residents of Moreton-in-Marsh being singled out for attention, but … Continue reading
