The Victorian Rakes History Blog

Why am I doing this? It’s a good question, one to which I don’t really have an answer. I have always loved history, it was one of the few subjects I enjoyed at school, inspired by a charismatic teacher. This enjoyment of history has carried on throughout my adult life as I am now in my early 50s.

At this stage I am unsure of how often I will be able to post content. I work full time and have a busy family life. However, I am an avid reader and watcher of all thing historical, with a special interest in the late Georgian and Victorian periods and this is what I will primarily post about. When I read a new book or watch something historical, I will write about it or, if time permits, review it.

I also intend to document my return to education. I graduated with a degree in History with American Studies in 1999, some 25 years ago. This year, when working through some personal issues, I decided to apply to study the Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture MA, part time, over two years. It’s a distance learning MA offered by the University of Portsmouth. I start in September 2024 and can’t wait to keep you updated with my progress. Hopefully the cost of the course doesn’t mean I will end up in a debtor’s prison.