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	Oh, the indecency! - Thomas Whaples Incensed over a perceived impropriety. Keywords: Victorian Downloads: 146
	Children of Years Past - Cbebenezer Victorian London. Poverty and Families in the Victorian Era Population increase The nineteenth century saw a huge growth in the population of Great Britain. The reason for this increase is not altogether clear. Various ideas have been put forward; larger families; more children surviving infancy; people living longer; immigration, especially large numbers of immigrants coming from Ireland fleeing the potato famine and the unemployment situation in their own country... Keywords: Victorian London; Victorian Downloads: 452 Average rating: (1 review)
	speccollchildrensillus illus for YRLSC children's collection Keywords: child; victorian Downloads: 1,445
	THE WORKING MAN'S EDUCATION.1867 - CBebenezer Victorian London - Publications - Social Investigation/Journalism - Some Habits and Customs of the Working Classes, by Thomas Wright, 1867 - Part 1 - Working Men in their Public Relations - The Working Man's Education PART I. WORKING MEN IN THEIR PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE WORKING MAN'S EDUCATION. OF the many means that have been tried or suggested with a view to aid in effecting that very desirable thing, the social and moral elevation of the working- classes, education is admittedly the most import... Keywords: Victorian London Downloads: 88
	Victorian London - CBebenezer Victorian London Keywords: Victorian London Downloads: 363
	Victorian London - Crime - Terrorism - dynamite outrages 1884 - CBebenezer Victorian London - Crime - Terrorism - dynamite outrages 1884 THE DYNAMITE OUTRAGE IN LONDON THE SCOTLAND-YARD EXPLOSION The explosions in St. James's-square, combined with that at Scotland-yard, on Friday night, May 30, threw the West-End into a state of excitement such as probably has not been witnessed for many a year. LIKE THE REPORT OF A CANNON sounded the last explosion, which threw Scotland-yard into consternation... Keywords: Victorian London Downloads: 452
	Vic Gov Departments & Agencies - Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance List of every department and agency that is able to participate in eServices and the Market Validation Program. Keywords: Victorian Government; Government Lists Downloads: 77
	Victorian Government Departments - Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance List of Government Departments Keywords: Victorian Government; Government Lists Downloads: 25
	Victorian Schools - CBebenezer Victorian Schools Keywords: Victorian Schools; Pendle Downloads: 33
	Praeraphaelite diaries and letters - Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919 (From t.p.) I. Some early correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossett 1835-54 -- II. Madox Brown's Diary etc. 1844-56 -- III. The P R B Journal kept by W M Rossetti 1849-53 Keywords: Pre-Raphaelitism; Painters, Victorian -- Biography; Painters, Victorian -- Correspondence Downloads: 157
	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Adolph Zukor John Barrymore stars in the renowned silent adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic about a Victorian scientist who turns himself into a murderous abomination. Keywords: John Barrymore monster Victorian horror Downloads: 32,252 Average rating: (4 reviews)
	Emma (version 3) - Jane Austen LibriVox recording of Emma (version 3), by Jane Austen. Read by Elizabeth Klett. Jane Austen famously described Emma Woodhouse, the title character of her 1815 novel, as "a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like." Yet generations of readers have loved Emma, as much for her blunders as for her wit and vivacity. Emma, "handsome, clever, and rich," has nothing else to do but try to pair off her friends, and she consistently mis-reads the relationships and situations around her as much as she... Keywords: librivox; audiobook; austen; matchmaker; victorian Downloads: 1,613
	Victorian London Sex Masturbation warnings against Victorian London - Sex - Masturbation - warnings against. My godfather. (whose fortune I afterwards inherited) was very fond of me; somewhere about this time he used perpetually to be saying, "When you get to school, don't you follow up any of the tricks yourself that other boys do, or you will die in a mad-house; lots of boys do." And he told me some horrible tales; it was done in a mysterious way... Keywords: Victorian London; Sex .Masturbation.warnings; Pendle Downloads: 1,777
	Orgasms And Boregasms - Brad Shepard I lied. I never mention William Shatner, Zach Braff or Vodka mixed with Whisky after their initial appearance. Keywords: Ju-Jitsu; Charlie Chaplin; Victorian Times Downloads: 204 Average rating: (0 review)
	David Copperfield - Charles Dickens LibriVox recording of "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens, read by LibriVox Volunteers. "David Copperfield" or "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery" was first published in 1850. Like all except five of his works, it originally appeared in serial form. Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels... Keywords: LibriVox; audio books; Victorian novel; novel; Dickens Downloads: 257,353 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Eddie - inlet After work Eddie describes his latest encounters on Victorian roads; how he smashed his Dad's car and ran his bike into an old man. Keywords: victorian roads; bike riding accident; car accident Downloads: 6
	History of England, from the Accession of James the Second, vol1, chapter 03 - Thomas Babington Macaulay This is the third chapter in Macaulay's great History of England from the Accession of James II.In this chapter Macaulay looks at the state of the nation in 1685.He discusses the population, the revenue, the military system, the roads, the inns, the coaches, the great cities and, of course London, its coffee houses and first experiments in street lighting. An interesting diversion from Macaulays's usual obsession with politics but worry not, he still manages to crowbar some political intriguing ... Keywords: librivox; audiobook; history; macaulay; victorian; literature; whigs Downloads: 17,855 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens LibriVox recording of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. The action takes place in London, with excursions to Devon, Yorkshire, and Portsmouth, as we follow the adventures of the eponymous hero. Nicholas is forced into unwelcome employment to help secure support for his widowed mother and his sister from their mercenary uncle, Ralph, upon whose mercy they have been thrown... Keywords: librivox; literature; audiobook; dickens; victorian; fiction Downloads: 2,162
	L’ Horrible Passion - "Lucidique et les limites du bon sens" "A cold and rainy autumn evening. Rats in the walls. And old portrait of a deceased child hanging on the wall. An old cylinder wax playing while drinking a glass of absinthe to confront the absurd. No colours at all, only black and white is painting the room. And mnemosine torturing you inceasently....." L'Horrible Passion is born on a gloomy sunday on August 2008 as a Vintage Dark ambient/Industrial project, with a strong victorian era/20's background component... Keywords: Classical; Soundtrack; Horror; Dark Ambient; Industrial; Victorian Downloads: 13
	The Story of the White Violets: Part 2 - Esmerelda Jones Publishing Part 2 of The Story of the White Violets, a children's Victorian faerytale from Brownies and Rose-leaves by Roma White, 1892. Read by Esmerelda Jones. Insight and wisdom disguised as faeries and elves. Would you forfeit your purple robe to remain aware? Esmerelda Jones Publishing www.esmereldajones.com.au Keywords: victorian; children; story; reading; fairytale; faery; elf; bedtime; victorian authors; old books; novel Downloads: 34
	Episode 17 - The Porchcast - Happy Fluffy Bunny Hour The weather has finally turned for the best in the Midwest and we're on the porch drinking beer. We discuss our newfound fame from the Columbus Alive article, the Watchmen movie, Zane's mic mysteriously switches off 20 minutes into the cast, sacrificial Megaman superpowers, lots of readermail and our first youtube.com comment...and it's full of scorn. Keywords: megaman; victorian village; spring; watchmen; columbus alive; ohio; youtube Downloads: 12 Average rating: (0 review)
	Barnaby Rudge - Charles Dickens LibriVox recording of Charles Dickens' "Barnaby Rudge", read by DebraLynn, proofed and produced by Karen Merline. A wayside tavern where the local men drink and gossip; an unsolved, twenty year old murder at a nearby mansion; a very talkative black raven; a London locksmith and his family; a man apparently returned from the dead; a hangman who enjoys his job way too much; an anti-Catholic lord; a large and violent mob; and the British Militia—what do all these things have in common? All have, ... Keywords: LibraVox; audio books; Victorian novel; novel; Gordon Riots Downloads: 1,745 Average rating: (1 review)
	Belding Bros' Happy Hours in Picture Land - Belding Brothers Silk Mills Circa 1885 this Victorian Children's booklet illustrates the fairytale the Three Little Pigs With advertisements for Belding Bro's Silk and Mellin's food Keywords: advertisement; childrens; illustrated; Three little pigs; victorian; fairy tale Downloads: 15
	David Elginbrod - George MacDonald David Elginbrod was George Macdonald’s first real success, a novel of Scottish country life. Published in 1862, it was dedicated to the memory of Lady Noel Byron. (Summary from wikipedia) Keywords: fiction; scotland; david elginbrod; george macdonald; victorian fiction Downloads: 2,473 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Egoist - George Meredith LibriVox recording of The Egoist, by George Meredith. The Egoist is a tragicomical novel by George Meredith published in 1879. The novel recounts the story of self-absorbed Sir Willoughby Patterne and his attempts at marriage; jilted by his first bride-to-be, he vacillates between the sentimental Laetitia Dale and the strong-willed Clara Middleton. More importantly, the novel follows Clara's attempts to escape from her engagement to Sir Willoughby, who desires women to serve as a mirror for him ... Keywords: librivox; audiobook; literature; tragicomedy; tragicomical; marriage; Victorian society Downloads: 523
	Can You Forgive Her? - Anthony Trollope LibriVox recording of "Can You Forgive Her?" by Anthony Trollope, read by LibriVox volunteers "Can You Forgive Her?" is the first in a series of six Trollope novels dealing broadly with 19th Century English political scene. It introduces the reader to Plantagenet and Glencora Palliser, as they court, marry, and as Plantagenet sets out on his political career, which is carried on in the foreground or background throughout the series... Keywords: librivox; audio book; Palliser Novels; Victorian novel; novel; fiction Downloads: 15,368 Average rating: (1 review)
	The History of England from the Accession of James II, volume 1, Chapter 2 - Thomas Babington Macaulay This is the second chapter of Thomas Babington Macaulay's History of England from the Succession of James II. In this chapter we see the restoration of the House of Stuart. The mood of the people sours toward the Roundheads, Army and, of course the Puritans. An examination of the character of Charles II. We see Charles attempting to recruit assistance from France so he can attain absolute monarchy and so emulate Lewis the Fourteenth, the French Sun King... Keywords: librivox; history; audiobook; macaulay; victorian; literature; whigs; whig history; stuart Downloads: 11,147 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Mysteries of London - Reynolds, George W. M. (George William MacArthur), 1814-1879 The Mysteries of London was a best-selling novel in mid-Victorian England. The first series was published from in weekly installments from 1844-46, priced at a penny each. Serialised novels sold in this way were known as Penny Dreadfuls -- without any claim to literary greatness, they sought to provide ongoing entertainment for the popular audience.Recorded by Cori Samuel. For more information on the book and audio version, please visit mysteriesoflondon.com... Keywords: mysteries of london; reynolds; penny dreadful; victorian fiction; morality Downloads: 652
	Phineas Finn - Anthony Trollope LibriVox recording of Phineas Finn, the Irish Member by Anthony Trollope, read by LibriVox volunteers. Phineas Finn is the sequel to "Can you Forgive Her?" and the second novel in Trollope's Palliser series. The eponymous hero is a young Irishman who becomes a member of the English parliament. Trollope aspired to become an M.P. himself, and he ably describes the workings of the English political scene... Keywords: librivox; audio book; Palliser Novels; Victorian novel; novel; fiction Downloads: 2,629 Average rating: (0 review)
	Phineas Redux - Trollope, Anthony LibriVox recording of Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope,read by LibriVox volunteers, proofed by HeartofTexas and TriciaG, and produced by Karen Merline. Phineas Finn is the fourth in Trollope's series of six Palliser novels. At the end of Phineas Finn, the second novel in the series, Phineas had to return to Ireland to marry his childhood sweetheart, who was expecting their child. As Phineas Redux opens, Phineas is working as a Poorhouse Inspector in Ireland... Keywords: LibriVox; audio books; Victorian novel; novel; Palliser novels Downloads: 691
	The Romance of the Streets Street Arabs - CBebenezer STREET ARABS. Any one who has had occasion to visit in, or even walk through, the narrow, evil-smelling courts and alleys where lodge the lowest and most destitute of the London poor cannot help having been struck with the number of tiny, dirty, half-clothed children who run about and play on the muddy pavements. What will be their future? Abandoned perhaps at an early age by their parents, or having parents who are worse than no parents, driven by hunger to steal, will not they soon pass from i... Keywords: The Romance of the Streets Street Arabs; Victorian; London; Pendle Downloads: 130
	Victorian London - Sex - Age of Consent Children as victims - attitudes towards - CBebenezer Victorian London - Sex - Age of Consent Children as victims - attitudes towards . Sir, - I take leave to claim your attention whilst I describe an occurrence which I chanced to witness this evening. As I passed along the Quadrant, I observed a child of tender years and of apparently decent condition carrying a small parcel, as if she had been employed on some errand, and in her progress she was addressed by an old man dressed in the garb of a gentleman... Keywords: Victorian London; Sex; Age of Consent; Children; victims; Pendle Downloads: 635
	The Way We Live Now - Anthony Trollope LibriVox recording of The Way We Live Now, by Anthony Trollope. Read by Debra Lynn. The Way We Live Now is a scathing satirical novel published in London in 1875 by Anthony Trollope, after a popular serialization. It was regarded by many of Trollope's contemporaries as his finest work.One of his longest novels (it contains a hundred chapters), The Way We Live Now is particularly rich in sub-plot. It was inspired by the financial scandals of the early 1870s, and lashes at the pervading dishonesty... Keywords: satire; trollope; victorian; scandal; finance; 19th century; london Downloads: 25,445 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	The Story of the White Violets: Part 3 - Esmerelda Jones Publishing Part 3 of The Story of the White Violets, from Brownies and Rose-leaves by Roma White, 1892. Would you forfeit your purple robe to remain aware? Final episode read by Esmerelda Jones. Esmerelda Jones Publishing www.esmereldajones.com.au Keywords: victorian fairytale; faery; victorian author; old book; novel; elf; goblin; violets; brownies; short story; soul; divine; spirit; awareness; purity Downloads: 54
	A Charm of Roses - Esmerelda Jones Publishing Victorian children's poem, A Charm Of Roses, from the book of verses Brownies and Roseleaves by Roma White, 1892. Slide-show of vintage and antique faery cards. Read by Esmerelda Jones. Esmerelda Jones Publishing (Australia) 2008 www.esmereldajones.com.au Keywords: poem poetry childrens story; nursery; rhyme; victorian; fairy; tale; roses; brownies; faery; victorian authors; old book; novel Downloads: 51
	The Story of the White Violets: Part 1 - Esmerelda Jones Publishing A Victorian children's fairytale of purity and forgiveness from Brownies and Rose-leaves, by Roma White, 1892. Read by Esmerelda Jones. Slide-show of Victorian and vintage children in fanciful studio photography poses and dreamy portraits. Esmerelda Jones Publishing www.esmereldajones.com.au Keywords: victorian children fairy fairies faery elf pixie violets nursery story tale old days vintage reading; esmerelda; jones; spirit; soul; divine; deva; dimensions; old books; novel; victorian author Downloads: 92
	Crossthepond 2 - New Moscow - Thomas Muirhead The Second Show is the next episode in our music show magnificence. This weeks show has an interview with newly formed New Moscow, including an exclusive live studio performance of the track Go Rebel Go. Padraic has a chat with Steven Cummins from Hot Press about the debris of the Libertines, now that Carl Barat has launched the Dirty Pretty Things. Keywords: music; podcast; the immediate; the victorian english gentlemens club; british music Downloads: 229 Average rating: (0 review)
	British interests and activities in Texas, 1838-1846 - Adams, Ephraim Douglass, 1865-1930 26 Keywords: England -- Foreign relations; England -- History 1820-1897 Victorian; Texas; United States -- History 1783-1865 Downloads: 73
	Crossthepond Music Show 13 - Crossthepond Padraic and Ayden go on their travels and encounter The Immediate in their Dublin suburb and The Victorian English Gentlemens Club on their tour. There's a lot of damn good music too. Keywords: The Victorian English Gentlemens Club; music; london music; the immediate; podcast; british music Downloads: 67 Average rating: (0 review)
	diffusion2008-09-08 - The Diffusion Team Hypnosis and the Steam Age John August sends a Postcard from Britain in the 1870's. Ian Woolf speaks with Melinda Hall King about hynotherapy, Melinda and Ian talk about the Science festival, Scepticism and the Placebo effect. Presented and Produced by Ian Woolf Keywords: science; steam; victorian; hypnosis; hypnotherapy; philosophy; scepticism; skeptic; Ultimo science festival; placebo Downloads: 1,204
	The Eustace Diamonds - Anthony Trollope LibriVox recording of The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollop, read by LibriVox volunteers. Lizzie Greystock, a fortune-hunter who ensnares the sickly, dissipated Sir Florian Eustace, is soon left a very wealthy widow and mother. While clever and beautiful, Lizzie has several character flaws; the greatest of these is an almost pathological delight in lying, even when it cannot benefit her. Before he dies, the disillusioned Sir Florian discovers all this, but does not think to change the generous... Keywords: librivox; audio book; Palliser novels; novel; fiction; Victorian novels; historical novels; English politics Downloads: 2,204 Average rating: (0 review)
	Talkaoke at Seductive Alchemy, New Years Eve Party, The Final Part - The People Speak Cable Street Studios, Limehouse, was the setting for Seductive Alchemy's New Years Eve Party 2007; a night of dancing, play, performance and costume set in a dark Victorian parallel universe. Talkaoke set up in the corner and awaited the arrival of an array of costumed enthusiasts to have their say on the table. In the Final part things start to get a little bit saucy, especially for Mikey. Keywords: talkaoke; the people speak; conversation; limehouse; cable street studios; costume; victorian Downloads: 76 Average rating: (0 review)
	Talkaoke at Seductive Alchemy, New Years Eve Party, Part 1 - The People Speak Cable Street Studios, Limehouse, was the setting for Seductive Alchemy's New Years Eve Party 2007; a night of dancing, play, performance and costume set in a dark Victorian parallel universe. Talkaoke set up in the corner and awaited the arrival of an array of costumed enthusiasts to have their say on the table. Keywords: talkaoke; the people speak; conversation; limehouse; cable street studios; costume; victorian Downloads: 85 Average rating: (0 review)
	Talkaoke at Seductive Alchemy, New Years Eve Party, Part 2 - The People Speak Cable Street Studios, Limehouse, was the setting for Seductive Alchemy's New Years Eve Party 2007; a night of dancing, play, performance and costume set in a dark Victorian parallel universe. Talkaoke set up in the corner and awaited the arrival of an array of costumed enthusiasts to have their say on the table. Keywords: talkaoke; the people speak; conversation; limehouse; cable street studios; costume; victorian Downloads: 61 Average rating: (0 review)
	The House and the Baboon - Bill Ectric A weird tale about a Florida haunted house and a time travel formula bought from a flea market. Keywords: haunted; haunted house; baboon; time warp; time travel; drugs; victorian; witch Downloads: 13
	Crossthepond 13 - The Immediate / The Victorian English Gentlemens Club - Thomas Muirhead This week Padraic stepped back onto his Irish homeland and caught up with The Immediate, a Dublin fourpiece he tips for this years Album of the Year. Ayden went on his travels too, talking to The Victorian English Gentleman's Club on their countrywide tour. There's the usual collection of great British music, and it's all presented by our generally microphone shy producer, Thomas Muirhead. Keywords: music; podcast; the immediate; the victorian english gentlemens club; british music Downloads: 74 Average rating: (0 review)
	Crossthepond Music 1 - Thomas Muirhead THE FIRST SHOW (click the player below to listen) is a dipped toe in a soon to be torrent of musical info, interviews, comment and of course music. It features Battle, a discussion of Gomez' forgotten merits and much more. Keywords: music; podcast; the immediate; the victorian english gentlemens club; british music Downloads: 282 Average rating: (0 review)
	Crossthepond Music 13 - The Immediate / The Victorian English Gentlemens Club - Thomas Muirhead This week Padraic stepped back onto his Irish homeland and caught up with The Immediate, a Dublin fourpiece he tips for this years Album of the Year. Ayden went on his travels too, talking to The Victorian English Gentlemens Club on their countrywide tour. There's the usual collection of great British music, and it's all presented by our generally microphone shy producer, Thomas Muirhead. Keywords: music; podcast; the immediate; the victorian english gentlemens club; british music Downloads: 290 Average rating: (0 review)
	Crossthepond Music Show 13 - Thomas Muirhead Padraic and Ayden went on their travels, encountering The Immediate in their Dublin suburb, and The Victorian English Gentlemens Club on their UK tour. There's also a fair bit of great British music. Keywords: The Immediate; The Victorian English Gentlemens Club; british music; podcast; interviews; songs; artists Downloads: 63 Average rating: (0 review)
	"Winter Moon" EP by Charlie Winter - Charlie Winter First release by Charlie Winter Keywords: Charlie Winter; Music; Indie; Cello; Violin; Piano; Harpsichord; Electronic; Electronica; Victorian; Classical; Victorian; Alternative; New Age; Industrial; EP; Moon; Winter; Snow; Ice; Asylum; Arctic; Solitary Confinement; Vanquish; Sheer Cold; Melancholy; Mania Downloads: 5