Born John Cooper, “Princess Seraphina” was one of the first English Drag Queens.
Princess Seraphina was an 18th-century gentleman’s servant who openly embraced her feminine drag persona. But in May 1732, a man named Thomas Gordon robbed her of her clothes and money. The court case that followed was astounding. Today Anthony Delaney takes Kate Lister back to the riotous streets of 18th-century London. Anthony’s book Queer Georgians is out now in paperback.
The After Dark podcast is just the most fabulous podcast for history buffs. Cate Lister has her own podcast discussing all things historical sexual practices. Another pod you’d find engaging, amusing and maybe a bit shocking…
Available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts from.
