tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79152813328857656812024-03-04T14:23:50.245-06:00The Victorian TimesWhere History Comes AliveThe Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-15361879933944497082020-05-20T09:32:00.001-05:002020-05-20T09:32:15.984-05:00Teatime at Kleinecke House<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/10g17_aFx98" width="480"></iframe>The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-3562945763884483682018-12-24T10:00:00.000-06:002018-12-24T14:46:39.992-06:00Victorian Christmas Cards<br />
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<span style="text-align: right;">My heroine, Abigail, who has led a silent life of desperation in her long and lonely marriage, finds herself in such jeopardy when she leaves her </span><span style="text-align: right;">desolate homestead in the Texas panhandle and moves to Galveston.</span></div>
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The island off the coast of Texas is a colorful place to live, especially in the year 1898. This was Galveston's Golden era with its cotton port being one of the largest in the country.</div>
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With a thriving business, Abigail was still missing that element of life that is so very important for happiness. Love. Never could she have imagined that elusive treasure would be residing just across the street. Sebastian, a recently widowed English gentleman is as lonely as Abigail. Soon they find themselves in a passionate love affair. Their path to happiness is not an easy one, for Abigail's cruel and boorish husband, Otto, is unwilling to let her go. She quickly learns she has no rights only wrongs.<br />
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Reading Between Wind and Water, is like peeking behind a curtain of an old Victorian house. You may see differences in the mores of yesteryear, but the struggles and desires of the heart remain the same as today.</div>
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I invite you to go on an island adventure. You'll discover the rich tapestry and colorful characters of Galveston history and find out what measures our dear Abigail takes to finally have her true love.</div>
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Wonderful things happen when you listen to your heart and follow your passions. Last summer, I traveled to England and visited the beautiful houses that are part of the National Trust. Walking through these historical rooms and photographing them is one of my favorite things to do. The difference this time was that I took a book of watercolor paper and a pen and started drawing at the houses and from my photographs.<br />
I was struck by a creative passion that had me doing a drawing each day.<br />
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When I got home, I was still so excited to have discovered this newfound passion and so I had the idea to draw the interior rooms of my own historical home and then to do a whole body of work that would have the viewer walk through all the rooms of a Victorian house. My love for Victoriana then inspired me to write a poem for each drawing. Thus image and pen married and birthed <i>The Anatomy of a Victorian</i>.<br />
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Thrilled that when someone saw the drawings they felt the same joy I feel for Victorian houses and they liked my quirky style, I knew I wanted to show them in a historical setting. It was simply happenstance when I ran into a friend, whose house just happened to be on this year's Galveston Historical House Tour!<br />
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I hope some of you readers can go on the house tour, it will be at 3528 Ave. P on the first two weekends of May, but if you can't I'm working on a book which will show all the work of the exhibit and I'll be selling prints.<br />
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RosaThe Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-61731828682094858742017-12-14T15:23:00.000-06:002017-12-14T15:23:13.791-06:00Poor Old BlogSalutations dear Readers,<br />
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I've neglected my blog because life happens and also my creative pursuits are spent on other avenues.<br />
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I'm writing feverishly on three novels. The latest one, "Between Wind and Water" will be published in 2018! A quick teaser for this 1898 Galveston Tale:<br /><br /><i>Stuck in a loveless marriage for thirty years, Abigail is desperate to escape. Her chance comes when she moves to Galveston. Her tailoring business thrives amongst high society, and a passionate love affair unfolds with an English sea captain. <br /><br />At last she’s found happiness, but what happens when she realizes she has no rights, only wrongs? What measures will she take to possess the love she’s longed for? </i><br />
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I'm doing lots of photography, often focusing on the Victorian architecture that our island has: You can find it at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldgalvestonhouse/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/oldgalvestonhouse/</a><br />
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And my latest endeavor is pen and ink drawings. I'll be having an exhibit of my drawings and poetry in the new year. It's titled "Anatomy of a Victorian."<br />
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Here's a peek at my style of drawing with my Christmas greeting.<br />
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Lenore and Archibald had enjoyed a busy day. They'd attended two balls and danced with exuberance every waltz and quadrille until they could dance no more. Cousin Myra and Aunt Minnie had finally departed after a month's visit and their little ones were tucked in for the night, leaving just the two of them to toast the New Year in. With champagne tickling their noses, they were quite content with the cozy arrangement.<br />
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"Dearest, I think 1840 was such a lovely year!" Lenore exclaimed. "We were finally invited to tea with the Vanderbilts and lawn tennis with the DuPonts."<br />
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Archibald tweaked his mustache. "Indeed, a brilliant coup. I'm certain the acquisition of our very smart brougham went a long way in elevating our social standing."<br />
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Lenore topped off their glasses. "I think we should decide upon our New Year's resolutions. Goals to better ourselves."<br />
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"I'll go first," Achibald offered. "I shall forgo my snuff. I think it considered very old fashioned these days. Don't you? Smoking is much preferred. They say it's healthy for the lungs, especially for asthma."<br />
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"Yes whenever I'm at home. Of course, I'll always ask leave of you to have a smoke. It is the gentlemanly thing to do."<br />
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"I'll sew you a fine velvet smoking jacket," Lenore sighed. "One with a satin collar. Or better yet, I'll buy you one on High Street. And slippers too."<br />
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"Complete?" Archibald bellowed. "I don't consider nine children the end of it. I'm one of a eleven and by God, I aim to match my father's efforts."<br />
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"Back to my resolution for the year. I plan to tight-lace my corset to reach an enviable 15 inch waist. Dottie has achieved it and I aim to also."</div>
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As the clock struck twelve, Archibald took his wife in his arms gave her a kiss that weakened any resolve she had of curtailing their family.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-82131097452837272992016-03-03T23:02:00.000-06:002016-03-03T23:02:11.353-06:00Doorknockers<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">written by Rosa Morgan</span><br />
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ring for the hand to take hold and a striking plate to create the resonating
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The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-57723834317042747712015-12-25T06:00:00.000-06:002015-12-25T06:00:08.115-06:00Victorian Christmas Traditionswritten by Rosa Morgan<br />
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Salutations Gentle Reader,<br />
There are so many jolly traditions ,which arise during Christmastide; let us examine a few.<br />
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Mold-blown colored glass Christmas ornaments were invented in the small German town of Lauscha. After a picture of Queen Victoria's Christmas tree was shown in a London newspaper decorated with glass ornaments from her husband Prince Albert's native Germany, Lauscha began exporting its products throughout Europe. In the 1880s, American F.W. Woolworth made a fortune by importing the German glass ornaments to the United States.</div>
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When a man kissed a woman under the mistletoe, he would
pluck a berry from the bush after each kiss. After all the berries were gone,
it was bad luck to continue kissing under that bush. Keep in mind that kissing during
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Once upon a time a poor man did not have enough money to get his three daughters married. Saint Nick, passing through the village, heard of his plight and threw three bags of gold into their stockings hanging at the hearth to dry. After this singular occurrence, children all over the world hung up their own stockings, hoping for similar good luck.<br />
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<br />The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-25185986741101805672015-10-31T01:00:00.000-05:002015-10-31T09:53:21.091-05:00Victorian Magicianswritten by Rosa Morgan<br />
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Conjuring has been a part of mankind throughout history. Thieves used slight of hand to steal money, whilst cult leaders frightened their followers into obedience with their magic. However, it was during the Victorian era when audiences were able to enjoy the magicians' craft, which had reached its pinnacle. </div>
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Robert-Houdin is widely considered the Father of Modern Magic. So convincing was his illusions, he was forced to reveal his secrets to the police, lest he be prosecuted for witchcraft! Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZb4nw7_hGY" target="_blank">Robert Houdin's Magic Orange Tree</a> on YouTube, it is enchanting!</div>
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There have always been the curious who longed to see their future. The penetrating gaze of Bernardo the Seer divined wedded bliss for this young lass!</div>
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John Nevil Maskelyne and George Alfred Cooke began their career by debunking other magicians. They were so successful at it, they created their own magic show at London's Egyptian Hall. As a side note: Maskelyne invented the pay toilet. Now that's some magic!</div>
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Posters for magicians are delightful works of art in themselves, but it is the magic itself that is the most intriguing. </div>
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Check out these magic videos and hope you have a Happy Halloween!<br />
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The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-55283078238600708522015-09-07T10:10:00.000-05:002015-09-07T10:10:50.158-05:00In Celebration of Labor Daywritten by Rosa Morgan<br />
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For most of us, Labor Day is simply a reminder that summer is over, or we use it as an excuse to go shopping. I think we should give pause to remember the workforce that makes this country's daily operations possible. It's also intriguing to reflect upon the Victorian workers who seem to no longer exist or at least in much smaller quantities. Should we ask ourselves what future jobs will become extinct?</div>
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Mill workers, especially those under four feet tall, whose nimble fingers could more easily manipulate the dangerous moving parts.</div>
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<br />The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-50979830868301251712015-08-28T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-28T08:00:02.181-05:00Men's Millinerywritten by Rosa Morgan<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Dear Sirs, there are many more hats to choose from: pork pies, newsboy, trilby, and more, but space and time does not allow further pontification. However, most importantly, always remember to tip your hat when meeting a lady and remove it completely if you stop to talk.</span>The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-88557118825656783542015-07-18T07:00:00.000-05:002015-07-18T07:00:05.619-05:00Victorian Mothers Breastfeeding<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are of a curious bent and like to collect, you might find yourself in possession of a plethora of oddities:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An abandoned nest of robin's eggs with their exquisite blue or a collection of artificial eyes would provide hours of pondering. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eventually, you will need some place to put your treasures and that is where the Cabinet of Curiosities comes in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Old Worm, a Danish antiquarian from the 1500's, created a catalog and made engravings for his specimens. From studying his collection, he concluded that </span><span style="font-size: large;">unicorns don't really exist!</span></div>
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<br />The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-88166693055908459362015-04-11T06:00:00.000-05:002015-04-11T06:00:05.821-05:00Queen Victoria Finds Love<span style="font-size: large;">Below are excerpts from Queen Victoria's Letters to Her Uncle, the King of the Belgians pertaining to her Love, Prince Albert and their Eventual Nuptials</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">My dear Uncle, Though all the reports of Albert are most favourable, and though I have little doubt I shall like him, still one can never answer beforehand for feelings, and I may not have the feeling for him which is requisite to ensure happiness. I may like him as a friend, and as a cousin, and as a brother, but not more; and should this be the case (which is not likely), I am very anxious that it should be understood that I am not guilty of any breach of promise, for I never gave any.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Windsor Castle, 15th October 1839.</i><br /><br />My dearest Uncle, My mind is quite made up—and I told Albert this morning of it; the warm affection he showed me on learning this gave me great pleasure. He seems perfection, and I think that I have the prospect of very great happiness before me. I love him more than I can say, and I shall do everything in my power to render the sacrifice he has made (for a sacrifice in my opinion it is) as small as I can. He seems to have a very great tact—a very necessary thing in his position. These last few days have passed like a dream to me, and I am so much bewildered by it all that I know hardly how to write; but I do feel very, very happy.<br /><br />My feelings are a little changed, I must say, since last Spring, when I said I couldn't think of marrying for three or four years; but seeing Albert has changed all this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i>Queen Victoria to the Prince Albert.<br />Windsor Castle, 27th November 1839.</i><br /><br />Dear Albert, The English are very jealous of any foreigner interfering in the government of this country, and have already in some of the papers (which are friendly to me and you) expressed a hope that you would not interfere. Now, though I know you never would, still, if you were a Peer, they would all say, the Prince meant to play a political part. I am certain you will understand this, but it is much better not to say anything more about it now, and to let the whole matter rest. The Tories make a great disturbance (saying) that you are a Papist, because the words "a Protestant Prince" have not been put into the Declaration—a thing which would be quite unnecessary, seeing that I cannot marry a Papist....</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ceremony was very impressive & fine, yet simple, & I think ought to make an imperishable impression on everyone who promises at the altar to keep the vows he or she have made. Albert repeated everything very distinctly. I felt so happy when he placed the ring on my finger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mardi Gras in Mobile is the </span><span style="font-size: large;">oldest annual Carnival celebration in the United States, having started in 1703.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 1856, a group of business men in New Orleans formed a secret society called the Krewe of Comus to help organize the Mardi Gras festivities. An invitation to their balls were highly coveted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A hangman is a person who carries out a death sentence by order of a legal authority. The warrant he is given to execute the sentence protects him from the charge of murder. But what kind of person becomes an executioner? </span><span style="font-size: large;">Is he a sadist with ice water running through his veins, or someone brave enough to undertake one of society's most difficult jobs?</span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3VRsX0491es/U-mPXQQ4aaI/AAAAAAAAEzo/jgSf97VDC-c/s1600/cal4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3VRsX0491es/U-mPXQQ4aaI/AAAAAAAAEzo/jgSf97VDC-c/s1600/cal4.jpg" height="432" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">James Botting of Brighton was the </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">hangman for Newgate Prison in London, England from 1817-1819 and was a nasty piece of work to be sure. Boasting to have hung 175 persons, he was paid a guinea a week plus a guinea per execution. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Retiring after suffering a stroke, Botting </span><span style="font-size: large;">lived in abject poverty, recounting his gory stories for the price of hard liquor. He died after falling out of his wheelchair in the street and </span><span style="font-size: large;">was such a social pariah that no one came to his aid.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">John Foxton was Newgate's next hangman and in 1820 he performed 42 executions, many of them for forgeries. Large crowds gathered to witness hangings and wealthy patrons could pay</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> £10 for a seat in a window overlooking the gallows. </span><span style="text-align: center;">His most famous executions were on May 1820 when he hung five members of the Cato Street Conspiracy who plotted to assassinate the Cabinet and the Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool. The condemned were beheaded after being hung.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One of his most famous executions involved The Red Barn </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Murder whereby William Corder killed his lover. Corder was left to hang for an hour as was the usual procedure and</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Foxton claimed his trousers and stockings by right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">William Calcraft was a hangman for 45 years, but his hanging method was most incompetent due to his use of the short-drop. The condemned died hard, being strangled to death, rather than having their neck broken. To hasten their death and entertain spectators, he would pull on the victim's legs or climb on their shoulders.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">He supplemented his income by doling out beatings with cats o' nine tails and birch rods and selling sections of the rope used to hang his victims.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With the arrival of William Marwood came a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">scientific, professional, and compassionate approach to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">the convicted's last moment on earth</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Creating a long drop of four to ten feet based on the convicted's weight </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">with the knot stationed under the left jawline, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">a more humane and rapid execution was accomplished</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">He tested the scaffolding and ropes of Italian silk hemp with bags of cement equal to the weight of the condemned. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Marwood </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">once remarked of his predecessor, “Calcraft hanged them, and I execute them.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A chance encounter with Marwood introduced </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">James Berry of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Bradford to this unlikely occupation. Unable to support his family as a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> boot salesman, he undertook what he described as </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">distasteful though not </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">dishonorable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">He wrote in detail in "My Experiences as an Executioner" of how when the fateful hour approached he fell ill. And though he approached it with as much care and diligence as did Marwood there were occasionally unfortunate results. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In the hanging of John Babbacome Lee, the trap door repeatedly failed to open, so Lee's sentence was commuted, and executing Robert Goodale, the drop was too long so the rope decapitated him.<br /><br /></span><br />
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<br />The Victorian Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002225049303391481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915281332885765681.post-8762196982657586872014-12-24T09:00:00.000-06:002014-12-24T09:00:00.793-06:00Victorian Christmas<span style="font-size: large;">written by Rosa Morgan</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Christmas Eve is full of excitement and anticipation for our little ones. There are letters to post to dear friends, wishing them good cheer, and of course there is the very important missive to Santa Claus.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Bright green holly leaves with their cherry red berries are gathered and formed into a wreath for their door and a </span><span style="font-size: large;">velvety red ribbon to hang from the knocker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Together, the youngsters bring home a fine Yule log. Later they'll warm their chilled hands by its roaring flames and roast chestnuts and crumpets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">dolls for sisters,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a spinning top for brother,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and chocolates for mother.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A warm knitted scarf for grandfather and grandmother will be pleased with lace trimmed handkerchiefs.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">A stocking to hang at the mantle for each boy and girl, another for the faithful doggie and don't forget moggie too.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">At last it's time to settle down under a warm woolen quilt with the tree alight and festooned with delights. Let there be wishes for peace and joy to fill everyone's heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Salutations Gentle Reader,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving often becomes a day of stress and strain. You may feel overwhelmed with unrealistic expectations of the perfect family get-together or a compulsion to consume, whether it's food or the latest gizmo. So I wish for myself and you for this day to simply be a peaceful Thanksgiving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fond regards,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rosa</span><br />
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