Author Archives: Regina Jeffers

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About Regina Jeffers

Regina Jeffers is the award-winning author of Austenesque, Regency and historical romantic suspense.

Victorian England: Sir Rowland Hill, Reformer of the Postal System

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Sir Rowland Hill KCB, FRS (3 December 1795 – 27 August 1879) was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrities: Thomas Henderson, First Person to Measure the Distance to Alpha Centauri

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

A Scottish astronomer and mathematician, Thomas James Alan Henderson (28 December 1798 – 23 November 1844) was the first person to measure the distance to Alpha Centauri, the major component of the nearest stellar system to Earth, and for being … Continue reading →

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The Sad State of Education in North Carolina

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This week I am stepping into the “PC” ring. As many of you know, I spent 39 years in the public classrooms of three different states. Recently, the local news station (CBS) on the number of Charlotte-Mecklenberg school teachers who had resigned … Continue reading →

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November 30 – Saint Andrew’s Day

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Who was Saint Andrew ? Despite what many may think, St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland, did not live and work in that country. In fact, his legendary connections to Scotland appeared centuries after his death. Andrew, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Trivia: Happy Turkey Day!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

It took more than 200 years after the first Thanksgiving before it became an official holiday. The first Thanksgiving was a three day feast, which included hunting, athletic games, and eating. The Pilgrims dined on venison, NOT turkey. There was … Continue reading →

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Time Warner Will Carry the Ovation Network Again Beginning In January 2014!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will be reinstating Ovation to their channel line-up starting January 1, 2014! To read the entire Press Release announcement, please click here. Together, we Stand For The Arts, Chad E. Gutstein Chief Operating Officer … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Mary Ann Duff, Anglo-American Tragedienne, One of the Greatest on the American Stage

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Mary Ann Duff, born Mary Ann Dyke (1794- September 5, 1857), was an Anglo-American tragedienne, in her time regarded as the greatest upon the American stage. She was born in London, England, and died in New York City, USA. Biography … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: The Merthyr Rising of 1831

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Merthyr Rising of 1831 was the violent climax to many years of simmering unrest among the large working class population of Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales and the surrounding area. Beginnings Throughout May 1831, the coal miners and others … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Maria Theresa Kemble, Actress and Playwright

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Maria Theresa Kemble (1774–1838), née Marie Thérèse Du Camp, was an actress on the English stage and wife of Charles Kemble. She wrote a number of comedies. Early Life The daughter of George De Camp, real name possibly De Fleury, … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: James Harvey D’Egville, English Dancer and Choreorgrapher

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

James Harvey D’Egville (ca. 1770 – ca. 1836) was an English dancer and choreographer. James’ father Pierre D’Egville was ballet master at Drury Lane and Sadler’s Wells Theatres. His other son George D’Egville was also a dancer. James D’Egville performed … Continue reading →

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