A six part series on "How to:" build a replica naval gun from the Age of Sail. In Part Six we explore how to recreate the tackle, the ropes and pulleys to run out the gun.

A brief introduction to the sort of foods and drink available to sailors from reign of Queen Anne and the Georgian period, and specifically the Golden Age of Piracy (c. 1650 to c. 1726).

Ahoy m'hearties! If you landlubbers are looking for food fit for pirates then here are some tasty recipes from the Georgian period that will fit the bill.

A brief history of the orange inspired by a delicious Georgian era recipe for Orange Cake.

The last battle on British soil is commonly accepted as being the French invasion at Fishguard in 1797. One of the popular stories arising from this event centres on Welsh women in "national" costume being key to the French failure. But is this truly what happened?

On This Day, February 22nd in 1797 Britain was "invaded" for the last time in its long history.

On This Day, February 1st in 1709, Alexander Selkirk, believed to be the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s novel ‘Robinson Crusoe’, was rescued after being marooned for over four years on the Juan Fernandez Islands.

Dispelling the Myth that the murderous "Barber of Fleet Street", Sweeney Todd, was a real person. And there's a recipe for "A Beef Steak Pye".

Robert May's The Accomplisht Cook was published in 1660 and included a large number of pie recipes with sweet fillings. If you find you have a surplus of apples this year, then Marlborough Pie might be just the ticket.

Part Five of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to recreate the gunners' equipment needed for the crew to serve the gun.

Part Four of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to recreate the different projectiles fired from guns in the Age of Sail.

Part Three of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to make a lightweight, portable gun carriage from the Age of Sail.

Part Two of a six part series on "How to: Build a Cannon" from the Age of Sail explores how to build a lightweight, portable gun barrel.

Part One of a six part guide on "How to: Build a Cannon" explores the background and history of naval guns in the Age of Sail.

What to do with leftover lamb from Sunday's roast? Obviously, make an 18th-century curry. The version below is a variation of one by Hannah Glasse (1708-1770) for a mild chicken curry. Our recipe uses a delicious curry mix from The Copper Pot, purveyors of fine historic foods.

There are many recipes from Georgian Britain that could be adapted to recreate your very own pirate banquet. We have selected just a few to whet your appetite. So, eat up m'hearties and try some Tastes Of History from the Golden Age of Piracy...Yo Ho!