Florence Petty

Scottish cookery writer and broadcaster (1870–1948).

Gin Craze

Period during the first half of 18th-century Great Britain when the consumption of gin increased rapidly, leading to an epidemic of extreme drunkenness.

James Gordon, baillie

Affluent merchant, baillie of Edinburgh, and owner Fortalice of Ardgith, now Ellon Castle.

Margaret Clap

Owner with her husband of a notorious molly house in 18th-century London.

Elizabeth Needham

Elizabeth Needham (d. 1731), also known as Mother Needham, was an English procuress and brothel-keeper in 18th-century London.

Jack Sheppard

Jack Sheppard (1702–1724) was a notorious thief in early 18th-century London, wildly popular with the poorer classes.

Vesta Tilley

Vesta Tilley (1864–1952) was a popular English music hall performer and one of the most famous male impersonators of her era.

Hulme Hall

Former half-timbered manor house on the banks of the River Irwell in Manchester, demolished in about 1840.

Whipping Tom

Name given to two sex offenders, one in London and the other in the nearby village of Hackney, active in 1681 and 1712 respectively.