By the time the Crimean War came to an end in 1856, the face of British men had changed irrevocably. As regiments of heavily bearded men began to be sent home, the beard became recognised as the sign of a … Continue reading
The Crimean War marked the beginning of the most prolific age of facial hair that Britain had seen for centuries. The War, which began for Britain in 1854, was fought in a climate that was often bitterly cold, meaning that … Continue reading
‘Mr. L Frank’s plump cheeks were, in colour, of the obtrusively florid sort. The relics of yellow hair still adhering to the sides of his head, looked as silkily frail as spun glass. His noble beard made amends for his … Continue reading
In the 1960s, Dickens sat for a series of photographs at the studio of John Charles Watkins. In them, he looks like an old man, an impression not helped by his unkempt, grizzled beard and moustache. Several of his friends … Continue reading
Since the beginning of time, some women have sprouted facial hair, yet the idea of a woman with a beard remains as much a taboo now as it was in the fifth century BC, when the Greek writer Herodotus wrote … Continue reading
Beard Vocabulary The Greek word for ‘beard’ is pogon, and this is the basis of several beard-related terms: Pogonotrophy is the art of growing and cultivating beards: wearers, barbers and others who help to groom or sculpt beards may be … 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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