Henry George Powell was a free-thinking sceptic, who published his world-view under the pseudonym ANTIPODES. This biography follows his trail from London to Australia and back and inquires into his life...

Reverend John Storr M.A., my 8th great grandfather, was the Vicar of Appleton-le-Street Parish in Yorkshire's North Riding from 1606 to 1662. He was ordained in 1600, while Queen Elizabeth was still on...

In the 18th century, pettifogger, under-strapper and Wapping attorney were all pejorative epithets for a certain class of disreputable lawyer. My solicitor forebears came from Wapping, but I hope to present...