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Eastwell Park, 13 Oct 1879 – Eastwell Park, 13 Oct 1879

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Born13 Oct 1879, Eastwell Parknot verified1 source
EventDied on day of birthnot verified1 source
Died13 Oct 1879, Eastwell Parknot verified1 source
FatherAlfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gothanot verified1 source
MotherGrand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russianot verified1 source

A life in time

13 Oct 1879
Born in Eastwell Park
13 Oct 1879
Dies in Eastwell Park, aged 0

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During his lifetime

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In the news1879

1879 Tay Bridge collapses killing 75 passengers

In 1879, the two-mile Tay Bridge collapsed during a storm, killing 75 passengers in Britain's largest engineering disaster.

What people wore

Everyday Clothing for Women

Women typically wore a shift, a petticoat, and a gown with detachable sleeves, while an apron was essential to protect their clothes during daily chores.

Getting around

Walking as primary travel mode

Walking was the most common way to travel short distances, with people typically covering about 3 miles per hour, though rarely exceeding 20 miles in a single day.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.
Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1870

1870 Education Act mandate school for everyone

The Education Act of 1870 mandated that school became accessible for everyone in Britain.

Music

Widespread Use of Concertinas and Accordions

In rural Norfolk around 1890, it was common for households to own a worn-out concertina or a broken-down accordion. These portable instruments became essential for entertainment in homes, pubs, and at village festivals throughout the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

Daily life

Lighting was primarily gas or oil

Most homes relied on gas lamps, oil lamps, or candles for light, as electricity remained a rare luxury for most families during this period.