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Scandals that shocked Georgian Britain

Scandals that shocked Georgian Britain

Name: 8 scandals that rocked Georgian Britain
Uploaded: 2024-05-02T16:30:36.195Z
Duration: 29 min 56 s
Description: From the illicit affairs of high society to duels, crimes and even ghosts, Georgian Britain loved a scandal. Today’s long read, written by historian and author Emily Brand, charts eight of the most shocking.

From torrid affairs and messy duels to corrupt law-enforcers and vengeful ghosts, Emily Brand shares stories that scandalised Georgian society

Ellie Cawthorne

Published: May 3, 2024 at 9:17 AM

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From torrid affairs and messy duels to corrupt law-enforcers and vengeful ghosts, Georgian Britain loved a good scandal. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, historian and author Emily Brand dishes the dirt on cases that shocked, appalled – and captivated – Georgian society.

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra