Tag Archives: Victorian Britain

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. The Midland Grand Hotel at St. Pancras Railway Station in London, completed in 1873. Designed by George Gilbert Scott who said, “It is possibly too good for its purpose.”

Posted in Architecture | Tagged George Gilbert Scott, gothic revival, London, traditionalism, Victorian architecture, Victorian Britain | 4 Comments

Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Few of the tens of thousands of whores in London gave their virginities either to gentlemen, or to young, or old men — or to men at all. Their own low class lads had them. The street … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Sex | Tagged any cunt will do, erotica, pornography, Victorian Britain | 7 Comments

Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: After dinner I shall perhaps feel worn out, so I shall just lie on your bosom and say nothing but feel a great deal, and you will be very loving and call me your poor child. And then … Continue reading →