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Pierre Dupont de l'Étang: Regency Duellist

An inspiration for both Joseph Conrad and Ridley Scott.

Lawn Bowls

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

Lemon Water: A Refreshing Drink

Mrs Rundell offers two recipes for fruit flavored water in her Regency Era Cookery Book: Lemon Water (A Refreshing Drink) and Apple Water. Both a delicious addition to your summer repertoire.

Cookery for the Poor

Hints to the Regency Housewife on becoming a "Lady Patroness".

18th Century Umbrellas

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

Jemima Nicholas, Heroine of Fishguard

or "The Welsh Heroine"

The Battle of Fishguard

Known as The Last Invasion of England

How To Make a Sailors Valentine

Craft your own lovely valentine with these instructions, or order a kit to complete!

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, read by Emilia Fox

A review of the Naxos Audiobooks Unabridged version by Laurel Ann Nattress of Austenprose

Smocking: A Stitch in Time

A lovely way to embellish gowns, aprons, and more.

John Heathcoat and the Muslin and Net Period

Vic Sanborn describes the details of Regency "net" dresses

Bread and Butter Pudding with Currants

A lovely, light pudding for 2...or more