Regency Living and History

The Origins of "High Tea"!

Joe Elder explains the history behind 'Sailor's Valentines'.

"The Admiralty entertain themselves now and then, with sending a few hundred men to sea, in a ship not fit to be employed..."

Arranging your table for dinner

Deck your halls with boughs of Holly, Bay and Ivy

The "Living Pictures" Parlour Game

"A far cry from the tradition of families gathering to play a board games..."

...including a first hand account by Jane Austen

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

Motherly wisdom on finding and accepting a suitable mate.

Advice to Gentlemen regarding Female Qualifications for Marriage

The Trappings of a Georgian Wedding