Professions & Occupations

University Life in the 18th century

One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.

Light Dragoons of the 18th Century British Army

There's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!

A Gentleman's Education in the 18th Century

Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?

Baronet: Duties, Title, and More

Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?

Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century

Would an aristocratic composer be socially accepted? This post explores aristocrats dipping their nibs into music composition.

Paullett Golden