Some years ago, while undertaking research into sodomy cases in Scotland, I began using precognition and trial records, held at the National Archives of Scotland. Although there were significantly fewer prosecutions in Scotland than in England, for obvious reasons, these records provided information on the sexual exploits of men from all walks of life (with…
I recently spoke at the ‘A History of Working-Class Marriage in Scotland, 1855-1976’ Spring Workshop held at the University of Glasgow, in conjunction with the Centre for Gender History. The Workshop – ‘Beyond Tradition?: Non-traditional marriages, partnerships and families in Scotland: Past and Present’ – explored continuity, change and the multiple forms of partnerships and…
Putting the world to rights, one blog post at a time, over tea and cake.
(Formerly Hatful of History)
A blog about museums, heritage, stories and people
Matt Houlbrook: mobile historian; beard growing, head shaving; occasional cycling.
PhD History, University of Essex
stories from a nineteenth-century prison
the bent bookish blog that's a reel waist of thyme...
Fathers, Fatherhood and Families in Scotland, c.1970-1995
Research in Ontario's post-war labour, gay and lesbian movements
Detective policing and criminal justice in the Victorian capital
My great aunt Norah's wartime diaries
lifestyle. beauty. feminism.
