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Regency Letters: From Eliza to Julia

By Anne | August 28, 2013 - 9:55 pm |April 11, 2014 Regency Culture and Society, Regency Folklore, Regency Literature, Regency Words

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A delightful letter published in the Sept. 1807 La Belle Assemblee was too enjoyable to not share.

Regency Men: Lord Palmerston

By Anne | July 17, 2013 - 12:08 pm |November 11, 2021 Regency Men

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Henry John Temple (1784-1865), 3rd Viscount Palmerston was best known for his impressive political career. Having served twice as Prime Minister, and as Foreign Secretary during Continue →

Regency Reader Questions: Maps, research and making up names

By Anne | July 11, 2013 - 11:10 pm |July 7, 2016 Musings, Regency Culture and Society, Regency Customs, Regency Reader Questions

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I must first say that I LOVE getting your questions (so keep them coming). Yes, the flattery and kind words of course stroke my ego, Continue →

Regency Hot Spots: Astley’s Circus

By Anne | July 10, 2013 - 8:56 pm |November 5, 2022 Musings, Regency Culture and Society, Regency Hot Spots

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Son of a Newcastle cabinet maker, Philip Astley (1742-1814) is regarded as the father of the modern circus. His auspicious beginnings were as a cracking Continue →