Regency Hot Spots: Portman Square

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Although inferior “as a promenade” Portman Square was widely touted as the most beautiful square, second only to Grosvenor Square.  Originally part of the Portman Continue

Regency Hot Spots: Harrison’s and Bartleman’s Vocal Concerts

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Hanover Square Rooms in 1843 The picture of London, for 1802 These concerts were initiated in 1792 in the Willis’s Rooms by Harrison and Knyvett Continue

Regency Fashion: Promenade and Evening Dress 1817

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This lovely promenade dress and tiered evening dress appeared in the October 1817 issue of The Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, etc… In addition to Continue