Welcome . . . You've arrived at Number One London, an address for those with an interest in England past and present and a passion for daily life during the Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras. Share with us your book finds, favorite films and websites, on dits regarding your research pursuits, travel adventures across the pond and historic treasures. If you spend an inordinate amount of time reading, researching and pondering past and present England, then you’ve found a place to share information and make the aquaintance of others who feel at home at Number One London.



Good Reads

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Beautiful Forever by Helen Rappaport - The ugly face of the Victorian beauty industry









Memoirs of the Duchess of Devonshire by Deborah Mitford











 Gardening Women:Their Stories From 1600 to the Present






My Lady Scandalous: The Amazing Life and Outrageous Times of Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Royal Courtesan by Jo Manning













Unmentionables: The Rude Truth Behind Euphenisms