Belgium is a country situated in Western Europe, surrounded by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France.  Belgium plays a pivotal role in Joseph Conrad’s 1899 novella Heart of Darkness.  The period of time from 1789-1914 in Europe was dubbed the “long nineteenth century” by British historian, Eric Hobsbawm and refers to the idea that the period itself reflects changes that are integral to understanding it (Long Nineteenth Century).  Belgium became a monarchy in the early 19^th century, and following a revolution, began to fall under the influence of the Roman Cath

From around 1911 or 1912 until at least 1915 (after the outbreak of World War I), Ethel operated a type-writing office at this address. During 1912-1913 (according to the Electoral Register) it appears she operated two offices -- one here, and one at 3 Tavistock Street.