Victorians

Every so often you come across the story of an individual that makes you think ‘Whoa! What a life!’ They can make you re-evaluate what you thought you already knew. Sarah Forbes Bonetta is one of those people. Sarah Forbes… Read More

Oliver Twist’s crime was to ask for a second bowl of gruel in the workhouse. He was severely punished for his sins. Although Oliver Twist is a fictional character, any local newspaper from the time will reveal many similar cases that really happened. Read More