March is Women’s History Month, so it felt apt to share the story of Emma Soyer, nee Jones. Her husband, Alexis Soyer, was the most famous chef in early Victorian Britain. He is an interesting figure himself and I would recommend researching him yourself if you are interested. However, this post will focus on his wife, Emma, a proficient artist who was a child prodigy. Sadly,...
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Site title: Voyager of History – This blog is a selection of interesting things I've come across during my history research. I have a wide interest in history ranging from Wars of the Roses, country houses, Stuarts, Georgians, Louis XIV, Napoleon and criminals. So expect to see a bit of everything on here, with a focus on little known stories.