Love in Georgian times

Sally Holloway explores the nature of courtship, love and marriage in 18th-century Britain, highlighting the similarities and differences to the modern day

A man helps his partner to dress by lacing her corset. (Photo by Frank Martin)

Published: February 15, 2019 at 9:19 am

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For our Valentine’s Day episode, historian Sally Holloway explores the nature of courtship, love and marriage in 18th-century Britain, highlighting the similarities and differences to the modern day.

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