Nell Gwyn (1926)

Portrait of James II (1633-1701) in Garter Robes (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (school of), Bolton Museum and Art Gallery; Portrait of William III of England (1650-1702) attributed to Thomas Murray, c. 1691, National Portrait Gallery

MCM: James II & William III

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I’m continuing to make my way through all the English/British kings, and James II...

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Nell Gwyn on Screen: the Frock Flicks Guide

Kendra October 4, 2016

Nell Gwyn (AKA Gwynn or Gwynne) (1650-1687) was one of the first English actresses —...

Orphans of the Storm (1921)

How Contemporary Hairstyles Affect Historical Costume Movies: The 1920s

Kendra November 17, 2015

There are lots of movies that aim for a historical aesthetic when it comes...