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Lady Augusta Gordon

London, 17 Nov 1803 – London, 8 Dec 1865

8 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born17 Nov 1803, Londonnot verified1 source
  • Died8 Dec 1865, Londonnot verified1 source
  • FatherWilliam IVnot verified1 source
  • MotherDorothea Jordannot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 17 Nov 1803

    Born in London

  2. 8 Dec 1865

    Dies in London, aged 62

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

She lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around London.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1800s · Lady is born in London

What people wore

Everyday attire of working men

Working men typically wore a shirt, waistcoat, heavy wool coat, handkerchief, stockings, and a hat, with breeches being common until trousers gained popularity after 1800.

Getting around

Comparing stage-wagon and stagecoach speeds

Stage-wagons, which were the slow trucks of the era, charged about one penny per mile and could take nearly three days to cover 101 miles. In contrast, by 1800, a fast stagecoach could cover 168 miles in 32 hours.

At the table

Tea Becomes a Staple Drink

By the early 19th century, tea had moved down the social scale and became a staple drink, often served with bread, which was frequently the only meal for the poor.

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.In Europe · 1803–1815

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.

Ruedi33a · CC BY-SA 4.0

Music

Festival rewards

Festival participants like pace-eggers often went from house to house singing and dancing, hoping to be rewarded with items such as eggs and strong beer.

Daily life

Sunday School Rewards and Wages

Sunday school teachers were paid 1s. 6d. for the Sunday to teach children to read and spell. Attendance was often ensured by giving children sweets and gingerbread as rewards.

What it cost

Weekly earnings for workers

A skilled workman could earn up to two pounds per week, while farm labourers typically earned nine to twelve shillings.