Regency Women of Character: Elizabeth Billington

Born in London in approximately 1768, Elizabeth Weichsel was the daughter of Carl Weichsel, German native and clarinet principal at the King’s Theatre.  Her mother Continue

Regency Women of Character: Princess Sophia of Gloucester

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        Princess Sophia Matilda was born in Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, on 29 May 1773, the eldest child and only surviving daughter of Continue

Regency Women of Character: Letty Lade

Letitia (Letty) Lade nee Derby was likely a member of the Drury Lane working class before rising to tonnish circles.  Some sources suggest her father Continue