Regency Living and History

Elopement: from your mother’s worst nightmare to the next big thing.

Whilst not the traditional Austen-themed wedding, an elopement is a fun opportunity for any Regency Rebel looking for something a bit different.

Martha Lloyd's Whooping Cough Cure

Martha Lloyd's Whooping Cough Cure With Whooping Cough (Pertussis) reaching epidemic levels in recent years, a push to promote vaccination against it has received renewed publicity. As part of the ...

Mrs. Martin’s Mashed Turnips

A lovely change from the ordinary mashed potatoes or boiled vegetable side dish.

Lawn Bowls

A Regency past time with its roots in Medieval history...

18th Century Umbrellas

The word Umbrella literally means "a little shade"...

The Regency Dentist

...including a first hand account by Jane Austen

The Shipwright: Building the Fleet

Jane Austen visited the Southampton shipyard with her nephews to view the new 74 gun frigate. What did they see?

The Well Ordered Nursery

Daily life for Regency Children

Wentworth Makes His Bones: The Battle of St. Domingo: February 4, 1806

The battle of St. Domingo, February 4, 1806.