Domestic bliss?

As women, from early on in life, we’re encouraged to be carers, or to be helpful. As little girls, we’re given dolls, toy cleaning appliances and teasets along with the narrative that it’s our job to

This is one in a series of articles; the intention is to provide an overview of useful family and local history records in existence, covering the period 1066-1485. Each article can be enjoyed as a st

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

How Chaucer reshaped English poetry

I’D like to visit the factory, Raymond,” Helen Steele announced. “We have been in Bedford for more than a fortnight now and I still have not taken a look around.” “You shall,” her husband said. “Let’s

Nobody wants a brothel on their doorstep, but recognising prostitution as work could protect women, says Michelle Hather