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For over a century, a dark secret remained buried in the oxygenless mud of the Bristol Channel. Now, the ocean is coughing it back up, one shoe at a time.

I purchased a pair of items from a contact of mine recently and whilst I had already fallen in love the shear age of them, it was something else incised into the back of one of them that grabbed my attention...

So, hold onto your belts and braces, as we travel back to Medieval England and take a closer look at the fascinating world of apotropaic/protection marks.

A 19th century chastity belt reveals more than just a bizarre historical curiosity, it exposes the Victorian era’s deep anxieties about sexuality, morality, and control. Far from medieval myth, these objects were often tied to medical theories, social expectations, and possibly even women’s attempts to protect themselves in unsafe working environments.

Ahoy there! I hope this finds you well. For those of you who enjoyed my blog posts back in the day, I'm pleased to announce they will be making a return. I won't be posting on specific days, but rather, as and when I have something very exciting to show you, just like the item in today's post!

A few months back I found a bit of a rarity. It was one of those where, the more you researched, the more fascinating it became. It's so fascinating in fact, I have to tell you the story that I've uncovered around it.

So, as always, get that kettle on and sit quietly, as we take a look at a rare witness to revolution and retribution...!