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Category Archives: England
The Abolition of Clapping
Snippets 180. An early name for a film camera was a “bioscope”, and the name was chosen for a film journal during the silent era of film, published in London. It ran from 1908 to 1932. On the title page of … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, England, History, Humor, Humour, London, Magazines, Newspapers, Snippets
Tagged Bioscope, Cinema, Films, Movies
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An Archaeological Excursion
On 17th August 1867, the Sussex Advertiser carried a report of the annual excursion of the Sussex Archaeological Society, a happy summertime event for the members of the society. Each year they chose a different location of historical interest to … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Britain, England, History, Local History, Newspapers, Travel
Tagged Archaeology, Midhurst
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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 4)
Journals 14.4. This is the conclusion of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. One aspect I … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, Crime, England, History, Journals, London, Travel
Tagged August Hermann Niemeyer, Theatre
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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 3)
Journals 14.3. This is a continuation of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. And he wanted … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, Journals, London, People, Travel
Tagged August Hermann Niemeyer, Clothing, Fashion
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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 2)
Journals 14.2. This is a continuation of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. I have written … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, Journals, London, Travel
Tagged August Hermann Niemeyer
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“A Few Extra Glasses”… Fire!
Snippets 172. The following quote is taken from Memoirs of Joseph Shepherd Munden, a biography of a well-known actor during the late 18th and early 19th Centuries, famed for his comedy performances. His biography was written by his son Thomas. … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, 19th Century, Autobiographies, Books, England, History, Law, Memoirs, Snippets
Tagged Joseph Shepherd Munden, Rights of Man, Thomas Paine
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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 1)
Journals 14.1. August Hermann Niemeyer (1754-1828) was a German theologian, author of Charakteristik der Bibel (Characteristics of the Bible), who became vice-chancellor of the University of Halle-Wittenberg. In 1807 the city of Halle fell to Napoleon’s forces, Niemeyer was deported … Continue reading
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Tagged August Hermann Niemeyer, Germany, Halle
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