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Henry FitzClarence

Petersham, 27 Mar 1795 – Sep 1817

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Facts and their sources

  • Born27 Mar 1795, Petershamnot verified1 source
  • DiedSep 1817not verified1 source
  • FatherWilliam IVnot verified1 source
  • MotherDorothea Jordannot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 27 Mar 1795

    Born in Petersham

  2. Sep 1817

    Dies

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Petersham.

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The 1790s · Henry is born in Petersham

In the news1799

Unions outlawed in 1799

The Combination Act of 1799 prohibited workers from collectively bargaining or forming unions to improve their pay and conditions.

Getting around

Around 1800–1824

Walking was the primary travel method

For most ordinary people, walking was the primary mode of transport, as stagecoaches and hired horses were often too expensive. Pedestrians typically traveled at an average speed of 3 mph, rarely exceeding 20 miles in a single day.

At the table

Around 1800–1824

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 French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

What people wore

Around 1800–1824

Essential wardrobe of working women

Working-class women commonly wore a shift, a petticoat, and a versatile bedgown, often accessorized with a neck handkerchief, an apron, and a cap for indoor wear.

Music

Around 1800–1824

Popular dance instrument

The tabor and pipe, featuring a small drum and a single-handed three-holed pipe, remained a popular and enduring instrument for dance bands well into the 1820s.

Daily life

Around 1800–1824

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.