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Episode 316 – That’s it for Caroline

Well I suppose on the plus side, she doesn’t have to put up with George anymore. Here’s a sketch of the whole family together in one room. That may not have actually happened. George and Caroline sitting, Fred on the other side of the room, the 3 elder girls and the 3 younger kiddies.

Posted on August 5, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 316 – That’s it for Caroline

Episode 315 – Walpole in Trouble

Yes, it is a big fat tax being proposed and that will annoy lots of people.

Posted on August 2, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 315 – Walpole in Trouble

Episode 314 – Religion Update

Not looking that good for our Churchie types. We have a new idea in government – government tells religion what to do. Walpole will get Bishop Gibson of London on the case to help out.

Vanderbank, John; Edmund Gibson (1669-1748); Bodleian Libraries; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/edmund-gibson-16691748-228821
Posted on July 15, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 314 – Religion Update

Episode 313 – Henrietta cops a break

A death in the family will switch things up for our long suffering Henrietta – meet Countess Henrietta.

Posted on July 8, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 313 – Henrietta cops a break

Episode 312 – George 2

A new and – ho hum – magnificent king. Where would we be without them?

Hudson, Thomas; George II (1683-1760); National Trust, Ickworth; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/george-ii-16831760-171879
Posted on July 1, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 312 – George 2

Episode 311 – A New Queen

For the English it’s a new king but Caroline seems to be in charge.

Posted on June 24, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 311 – A New Queen

Episode 310 – Caroline of Ansbach

It’s all about the power player.

Posted on June 17, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 310 – Caroline of Ansbach

Episode 309 – George goes to Heaven

After a reign of 136 years, George is done. He will die on 11th June 1727 or 296 years ago tomorrow for me. Will we miss him? Not likely.

Posted on June 10, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 309 – George goes to Heaven

Episode 308 – Irish Coin

A look at the great Irish coin controversy or an investigation into stupidity.

Posted on June 3, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 308 – Irish Coin

Episode 307 – Foreign Affairs

Ah yes, the cut and thrust of diplomatic fun fests. Nothing like it.

Posted on May 27, 2023Leave a comment on Episode 307 – Foreign Affairs

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