When I started the blogging, I had (and still have) a great pile of research that I just wanted to share.  I knew it wasn't boring, and really wanted it to reach people who were interested.  No prior knowledge needed, or sensible shoes.  There have been moments when I tested both my knowledge, and my mettle (the body-snatching post) against fellow historians; the ensuing debates have been almost as rewarding as the email I received from someone who had found reassurance and perhaps a little perspective from the posts on gay culture in the London of the 1700s.  

Social media, primarily the Twitter contraption, but also Facebook have been instrumental in getting Georgian London out there.  Perhaps people only want to read one post, or are interested in a single aspect of this fantastic city's eighteenth century.  Others seem to love the whole subject as much as I do.  What represents years of often boring, and certainly bum-numbing work in libraries and archives is now a shiny thing I can show to people who 'get it'.  Imagine my delight and surprise to find that there are literally thousands of you!  The internet and social media have done this for me.

I'd love to hear your comments on how your internet/Twitter or Facebook community has helped you, either sparking a new interest, finding like-minded people, or furthering your knowledge.  And thanks.  Again.