Happy first day of autumn everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to leave the humid New England weather behind, turn the AC off, enjoy a lower electric bill, and welcome some crisper air and beautiful colors. Don't get me wrong, I love sunshine and warmth - maybe too much, which is what... Continue Reading →
A ‘Redundant’ Woman – How Mary De Morgan Defied the Expectations of the Victorian Society
Guest blog by Marilyn Pemberton In The Jewel Garden, Hannah, a fictional character, tells of her relationship with Mary De Morgan (1850-1907), a real-life Victorian writer. De Morgan came from an illustrious family: her father was an eminent mathematician and her mother a renowned spiritualist and social reformer. Her brother William made beautiful tiles, which... Continue Reading →