Comments on: Susannah Dalbiac’s Almanack

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:53:04 +0000

Sadly, this historical document reminds me of how restrictive women’s lives were in the past. Although too well-to-do to need to work for a living, the constant round of tea, church and occasional trips as documented by Susannah seems stifling. It may not have seemed so to ladies of the time but the lack of purpose hits the modern reader with some force.

By: Ruth Fleming

Ruth Fleming — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:27:30 +0000

What a remarkable and rich portal into the world of Susannah Dalbiac. Absolutely fascinating.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:13:34 +0000

Susannah was born around 100 years after her grandfather and great uncle were smuggled to England from France as very small boys hidden in a hamper. Shockingly, the little boys’ father, who smuggled his boys out of the country, had lost his father and mother, his three sisters and four of his five brothers, all of whom were murdered during the persecutions in France. They found sanctuary in London along with thousands of other Huguenots fleeing religious persecution at the time. You can read more about Susannah, her life and her connection to Spitalfields at http://www.huguenotgirl.com.