Past Matters

The 'Queen of the Blue Stockings' - Elizabeth Montagu

Past Matters

Published: 6 November 2024 at 23:44 UTC

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In this episode, historian Dr Lizzie Rogers tells the story of Elizabeth Montagu, famed salon hostess and founder of the Blue Stockings Society, literary critic and successful businesswoman.

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The 'Queen of the Blue Stockings' - Elizabeth Montagu

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