Polish women only began to write cookery books and guides in the 19th century, whereas previously, they had been only readers. These also served as a vehicle for their own views – sometimes ...

Now, let's compare that to the 19th century text, written over a hundred years earlier. Kyle Walker: The sight-seer will be charmed by the noble city hall with its tall tower, its peal of 21 bells ...

Welsh was actively discouraged in schools by means including the hated Welsh Not. The mid-19th century was a turbulent period in Welsh history. Popular risings and riots broke out across the country.