The Flemish-born artist Anthony Van Dyck became famous in England as King Charles I’s court painter. Not only did his career manage to thrive despite the execution of his patron, but the artist’s own appearance changed the way British men … Continue reading
Perhaps the English king most famous for his beard was Charles I, who came to the throne in 1625. Images in the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection show him as a fresh-faced, clean-shaven young prince, while later portraits as a king … Continue reading
When King James I acceded to the English throne in 1903 (uniting England and Scotland), men’s facial hair seems to have been rather better tamed then under the reign of Good Queen Bess. Perhaps the men of the royal court … Continue reading
In the first year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I it was ordered ‘that no fellow of the house should wear a beard of above a fortnight’s growth under the penalty of loss of commons (food), and, in the … Continue reading
Despite having a bearded father, the son and heir of Henry VIII persecuted those with beards, perhaps because he was yet too young to grow one himself. Moustaches, Whiskers & Beards by Lucinda Hawksley, National Portrait Gallery Save
John Partridge, an apothecary, published a book called The Widdowes Treasures in 1595. It includes a recipe “To make the haire of the bearde grow’ (alongside a recipe for quince marmalade). Take cane rootes, Briony roots, Bertes, Radish, flower of … Continue reading
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By the turn of the twentieth century, beards were worn mostly by grumpy old men, and in 1904 the writer and humorist Frank Richardson coined the expression ‘face fungus’. Although he is little read today, Richardson was popular in his … Continue reading
The concept of the stylish modern-day man seems to change from day to day. It can be hard to keep up with the times and make sure that your appearance looks good in the modern world. Obviously, you don’t have … Continue reading
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Let’s talk about this Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK Unique 27cm Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK with Victorian Medical illustrations from an extensive collection of obscure bandaging techniques. A unique, one-off, up-cycled vintage plate. Only one available £35. Decorated … Continue reading
In 1904 a London County Council report stated that anyone suffering from ring-worm of the beard (a scourge of the day) must not be served in the barbers, hairdressers’ or haircutting shops’. This clause was seen even more important than … Continue reading
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