Regency History

Gretna Green's Proud History of Scandal

Gretna Green's Proud History of Scandal

What it meant to "Go to Scotland"

English Bluebells

As spring starts to awaken and banish the winter cold, we thought it uplifting to have a look at the history of bluebells in England, just as the...

The Harp-Lute: A Regency Lady's Instrument

As we approach that time of year when romance is especially in the air, we thought it only fitting to take a look at the history behind one of the...

A Georgian Dolls House

Every now and again, we like to have a little look through the collection held at The Victoria and Albert, for there are so many treasures. The on...

The Harp as a Status Symbol

What playing and owning a harp told Society

Jane Austen Letter Remnants - JaneAusten.co.uk

A Jane Austen Letter Remnant

When a private collector from the US bought a book of historical autographs in 2017, they probably did not expect to uncover a lost extract fro...

Shopping In Georgian Britain

The eighteenth century really marked the start of consumer culture in Britain, with the middle class and their purchase power growing. Now with the...

A Short Look At Teacups In Britain

Tea cups were first introduced in Britain around the time of George IV and were imported from China by the East India Company, who profited hugely ...

A Short History Of The Puzzle

A look into the history of jigsaw puzzles, or as they were first known, 'dissected puzzles'.

Younger Sons in Jane Austen’s England

This guest article is written by Rory Muir - a visiting research fellow at the University of Adelaide and a renowned expert on British history. You...

No. 1, Bath Street and Mary Smith

On Thursday 8 August 1799, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, visited the Haberdashery Warehouse at Number 1 Bath Street, near or opposite the ...

Make Your Own Virtual Georgian Wig

Before the relatively demure fashions of the Regency period came into Vogue, the Georgian ladies (and gentleman to a lesser degree) reveled in crea...

A Look at Jane Austen And Dawlish

Jane Austen Gives Literary Advice As She Visits Dawlish by Donna Fletcher Crow Young (and experienced) writers are always advised to seek outside...

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