Aug 7, 2026 · 37 min · 13 segments
To the frustration of many, a lot of women’s clothes don’t have pockets. But why on Earth is that the case? Especially when men’s clothing seems to be full of pockets. On Here For The History, Alice…
Alice LoxtonHostBen HendersonHost
So Ben, the first point to make is that at points in the past, men and women have both had pockets.
And I'd like to start with a little story which illustrates this quite well, I think.
So in terms of TV dramas, people might know about the spinoff from Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, Poldark.
So think about orchards and arable fields, but also this is a real time of change and growth.
And there is a woman who lives in Worcestershire in this period who I'd like to introduce you to.
So Ben, the first point to make is that at points in the past, men and women have both had pockets.
And I'd like to start with a little story which illustrates this quite well, I think.
So in terms of TV dramas, people might know about the spinoff from Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, Poldark.
So think about orchards and arable fields, but also this is a real time of change and growth.
And there is a woman who lives in Worcestershire in this period who I'd like to introduce you to.
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