Regency Men: Robert “Romeo” Coates
Robert “Romeo” Coates (1772-1848) was an eccentric who believed he was the best actor in the world, dressed in a pile of furs even in Continue
Robert “Romeo” Coates (1772-1848) was an eccentric who believed he was the best actor in the world, dressed in a pile of furs even in Continue
La Belle Assemblee, 1806 The 17th century saw the first automaton devices coming into popular imagination. In the 18th century, the mechanical toy took off, Continue
Angelo’s School of Arms in Soho was founded by legendary fencing master Domenico Angelo in 1758. Domenico authored a book on fencing and is credited Continue
Officers in the British Army and Royal Navy above the rank of Major or Commander were eligible to be a member of the United Service Continue