Synopsis

Investigating the residents of No 10 Guinea Street, David Olusoga discovers a struggling entrepreneur and a World War I tragedy, and unmasks the mysterious Mrs Watson.

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Birth control at the end of the 19th century | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 4'28''

David Olusoga explores various methods of birth control used by women at the turn of the century.

First world war widows | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 6'03''

Three sisters living at 10 Guinea Street lose their husbands to the first world war.

Infant mortality in Victorian Britain | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 3'37''

David Olusoga investigates the death of a baby at 10 Guinea Street from Meningitis.

Temperance movement | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 3'49''

10 Guinea Street resident Owen Pow sets up a milk tavern business in response to the Temperance Movement.

Birth control at the end of the 19th century | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 4'28''

David Olusoga explores various methods of birth control used by women at the turn of the century.

First world war widows | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 6'03''

Three sisters living at 10 Guinea Street lose their husbands to the first world war.

Infant mortality in Victorian Britain | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 3'37''

David Olusoga investigates the death of a baby at 10 Guinea Street from Meningitis.

Temperance movement | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 3'49''

10 Guinea Street resident Owen Pow sets up a milk tavern business in response to the Temperance Movement.

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