Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

2012 · 1 season · 3 eps · ★ 4.0 · Documentary

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Historian Dr Lucy Worsley immerses herself in the world of Restoration England, exploring the captivating lives of the women of the period.

Network: BBC Four

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