culture

1883 Cartoon

From May 9 1883 Judy, or The London Serio-Comic Journal, p. 226

"Bradlaugh" is apparently a proper noun among Londoners, meaning irreligious. "Are you a religious man?" "No, I believe in Bradlaugh."


1883 Oilman

Crossword Clue, 1933

A 12-letter word, with an R four from the end. Clue: "Charles Bradlaugh was one." In 1933 (42 years after his death). Seems he made an impression on British popular culture, at least among avid readers.

(from The Bookman Dec. 1933, p. 206)

1933 Bookman