Nell Gwyn: Pretty, Witty Nell
Regal: Rebels and Rulers by Jessica C. Dickey & Gregory M. Shreve
S1 · E7
Jan 26, 2026
23:12
Episode notes
In today’s episode, we travel back to 17th century England and explore the life and legacy of Nell Gwyn, the fondly-remembered and extremely popular mistress of King Charles II. Nell, also known as "The People's Mistress," has been a subject of enduring interest in popular culture for centuries. A product of the vibrant new theatre scene in Restoration England, "pretty, witty Nell" (as Samuel Pepys described her) might have been one of history's first media celebrities.
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Keywords
Women's History
European History
English History
Restoration
Charles II
Nell Gwyn