March 25 Collection
"March 25: Unveiling the Secrets of Fleet Marriages and Clandestine Love" Step back in time to the reign of George II
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"March 25: Unveiling the Secrets of Fleet Marriages and Clandestine Love" Step back in time to the reign of George II, where love knew no bounds and clandestine marriages thrived. Before the Marriage Act 1753 came into force on March 25, 1754, London's Fleet Prison became a hotbed for irregular unions. Picture this scene from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published around 1890 - a bustling prison filled with couples seeking forbidden love. Labourers on March 25, 1790, march forward in history through a captivating mezzotint second state. Their determination echoes the spirit of those who defied societal norms to unite under the shadowy veil of Fleet Marriages. Across the Atlantic in Edenton, North Carolina, society's patriotic ladies gather on that fateful day. They stand united against oppression and fight for their rights as women. Their strength resonates even today as we remember their brave stance. In another illustration from AM170720084645, we witness an intriguing depiction that leaves us pondering its meaning. A kneeling draped male figure facing left on March 25 - what secrets lie behind his somber expression? Is he mourning lost love or praying for redemption? Shrimps. The mere mention evokes images of delectable seafood delights. In this reissued stipple engraving from March 25, 1782 (and again in1790), we are reminded that even amidst clandestine affairs and societal upheaval; life goes on with simple pleasures like savoring succulent shrimps. Another enigmatic portrayal emerges - a kneeling nude male figure facing left on March 25th. What emotions does he convey? Does he symbolize vulnerability or resilience? Perhaps both intertwined within every human soul searching for connection.