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A Victorian Scrapbook - By George Burgess

The scrapbook of over 500 Victorian newspaper articles collected by George Burgess during his working life between the 1840's and 1900's are mostly undated from British and American newspapers which he collected from when he was America completing his apprenticeship in stonemasonry. When he ran out of space in his Victorian Scrapbook he the newer newspaper articles over the older ones; a few have come adrift over time and most of the newspaper cuttings have deteriorated with age.

of Victorian Newspapers

The Complete Copy of this Victorian scrapbook (Victorian Newspapers) can be viewed on Nathanville's main website. The Victorian Scrapbook is notable as it gives insight into George Burgess as a person and shows what his interests were. These Victorian era newspaper articles saved by him in his Victorian Scrapbook cover the following subjects - Family, Health, Education, Humour, Poetry, Politics, History, Religion, Science, Nature, Temperance (all about drink) and Victorian Culture (Society).

George Burgess (1829-1905)

Phrenologist

George Burgess who visited America three times not only compiled his own scrapbook but he also wrote his own diary, poems, his religious thoughts and at least two books on Phrenology. In his diary he wrote about his life and his family; his children, parents and his grandfather (John Willis, a farmer at `The Batch', Hanham, near Bristol).

Phrenologist

Sample newspaper articles from the Victorian Scrapbook of George Burgess

The Managing Housewife

Around her knees domestic virtues meet, And fireside pleasures gambol at her feet

Sample Victorian Newspaper Article from the Victorian Scrapbook of George Burgess.

Nathanville

A selection of links to key areas on Nathanville

Nathanville not only contains most of his writings but has expanded upon his good works and now contains a comprehensive genealogy section with his family tree of over 5000 people. Also on Nathanville are links to a range of other hobbies and leisure interests.

On this lens are extracts of articles on `The Stickler Roots', 'Mothers Last Words' by Mary Sewell (1797-1884) and Thomas Arthur VC. To read the full articles and see more on genealogy follow the links below. But remember to comeback and visit our Victorian Culture Group lens to explore lenses by other lens masters relating to the Victorian Era.

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Victorian Scrapbook A-Z Index: A transcript of over 550 newspaper articles in the victorian scrapbook compiled by George Burgess which reflects his views and interest.

Includes topics on Family life, Health & Education, Humour, Poetry, Politics & History, Religion, Science & Nature, Temperance (Drink) and Victorian culture.
Phrenology by George Burgess: Phrenology by George Burgess who practiced in the Arcades, Bristol from 1861 to 1901.
George Burgess (1829-1905): The Writings and Life History of George Burgess.

The Stickler Roots

Pvlcrecerce - Brigstowe

On Nathanville read the full story of the Pucklechurch Stickler's. The history of the Stickler family from Thomas Stickler & Jane Mealing in the 18th Century to their descendants around the world. In this journey follow the lives of -

* The Joint & Richard families as they join the Sticklers
* The Stickler families in America and Canada
* Thomas Arthur VC (real name Thomas McArthur), and
* The Australian Stickler branch as they join the Bang family from Denmark, and their Australian descendants.

The Stickler Roots on Nathanville: Read the full story of the Pucklechurch Stickler's Roots on Nathanville.

Mother's Last Words

by Mary Sewell (1797 - 1884)

Mary Sewell, the mother of Anna Sewell (the author of `Black Beauty') was born into the Quaker faith in 1797, and lived at the Blue Lodge, Wick from 1858 to 1864. She had a great love of poetry and wrote `Mother's Last Words' (which sold millions of copies throughout the world) while living at Wick, near Bristol. George Burgess, himself a great lover of poetry spent his earlier years reading and writing down that which appealed to him, including `Mother's Last Word' which he copied word for word into an exercise book. The booklet reproduced on Nathanville is a copy of that original booklet which George Burgess bought for his enjoyment.

Read Mother's Last Words on Nathanville: Copy of the original booklet bought by George Burgess
Anna Sewell: The Author of Black Beauty
Mary & Anna Sewell: Learn more about Mary & Anna Sewell

Thomas Arthur VC

Gunner Thomas Arthur of Abbotsham, VC of Bideford

It was June 1855 and twenty-year-old Gunner and Driver Thomas Arthur (aka Thomas McArthur), a member of the Royal Artillery Regiment, was with his artillery battery in an advanced position at Sebastopol. The British were attacking the Russians in an endeavour to capture a place known as the Quarries. Thomas Arthur was in charge of the ammunition magazine but his deeds went well beyond that call of duty. The fighting was intense and he realised that infantry of the 7th Fusiliers were short of ammunition. Despite having to cross open ground, under fire from the enemy, he made repeated runs carrying supplies of ammunition. Eleven days later, he volunteered to lead a party to spike the guns of the Russian artillery who were positioned at the Redan Fort, a fortified gun position. On top of this, there were numerous times when he left the trenches to bring in wounded officers and men. For this combination of heroic actions, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Thomas Arthur VC and the Stickler's: The history of Thomas Arthur VC (Thomas McArthur) and his conneciton to the Burgess and Stickler families.
Thomas Arthur on Wikipedia: Read about Thomas Arthur on Wikipedia.
Thomas Arthur at FirePower: Royal Artillery Historical Trust
Royal Regiment of Artillery Museum
The MacArthur Clan: Read about the history and origins of the MacArthur Clan.
Map of Sevastopol: The environs of Sevastopol with the batteries &
approaches 1854
Thomas Arthur VC on FamilyPedia: Real name Thomas McArthur (1835-1902), Thomas and his family on FamilyPedia.

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of Victorian Newspapers

George Burgess (1829-1905)

Phrenologist

Phrenologist

Sample newspaper articles from the Victorian Scrapbook of George Burgess

The Managing Housewife

Around her knees domestic virtues meet, And fireside pleasures gambol at her feet

Nathanville

A selection of links to key areas on Nathanville

The Stickler Roots

Pvlcrecerce - Brigstowe

Mother's Last Words

by Mary Sewell (1797 - 1884)

Thomas Arthur VC

Gunner Thomas Arthur of Abbotsham, VC of Bideford

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