Regency Histories, Biographies and Non-Fiction

Regency Etiquette: The Mirror of Graces

By A Lady of Distinction, 1811

The Origins Of Boxing Day

Robert Seymour, Boxing Day (1836) There are several different theories around the etymology of Boxing Day, although it is most generally accepted that the name comes from the tradition in Britain ...

A Short History of Ice Skating

For those of you who are eagle-eyed, you may have noticed Netflix recently added Little Women to its selection of period dramas. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Louisa May Alco...

The History Behind Gift Wrapping

Today, we instinctively reach for some sort of wrapping paper when preparing gifts for our loved ones, whether it be purpose bought and printed with patterns, plain and simple like tissue paper, or...

Acrostic Poetry And Georgian Jewellery

Writing an acrostic poem is no doubt something many of us did in school, made to think outside the box by our teachers and reflect on the creative possibilities of language. If you have not writte...

The History Behind Black Friday

Although the popularisation of Black Friday in the UK has only really taken place within the last decade, the commercial shopping event actually has quite a bit of history behind it. From a financi...

The History Of Christmas Cards In Britain

It is thought the very first card celebrating Christmas was sent in 1611 by a gentleman named Michael Maier, to the then king of England, Ireland and Scotland James VI and I. Although it looked muc...

Rachel Dodge on Writing "Praying with Jane"

Author Rachel Dodge details the inspirations and process behind her new book Praying With Jane   *** “Prayers Composed by my ever dear Sister Jane”   My first introduction to Jane Austen’s prayers...

"Praying with Jane" - a Review by Laura Boyle

Laura Boyle reviews "Praying With Jane" by Rachel Dodge

Jane and Me: An Austen descendant speaks out.

Jane Austen's great-great-great-great-great niece tells all about growing up under the legacy of her famous family member.

An Interview With Helena Kelly, Author of Jane Austen the Secret Radical

Helena Kelly's book, Jane Austen the Secret Radical,  began an interesting debate around the beloved Regency author when it was released in November 2016.  Kelly's book explored Jane Austen as a...

The List Lover's Guide to Jane Austen: A Review

Joan Strasbaugh's list loving book is the perfect gift for the Janeite who has everything!