Category Archives: British history

Welcome to Gunter’s Tea Shop, Where the Fashionable People Congregate

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

According to Historic Food, “The first record of ice cream in this country is from 1671. It was on the menu of a feast for the Knights of the Garter held in St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. However, at … Continue reading →

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Hunting and the Game Laws During the Regency Era

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The period of most intense hunting in the Regency Era was the autumn and winter months, specifically from the “Glorious Twelfth” of August for game birds like grouse, which transitioned into fox hunting from November to March. Gentry would leave London after … Continue reading →

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How Was Gossip Spread So Easily in the Regency Era?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

How feasible was it to discover a “gossip rag” or tabloid devoted to all the “on dits” of society during the late Georgian era? Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Franklin, Genius Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I begin a new series entitled “Traitor Tuesday.” For those of you who follow this blog, you know I, generally, only post on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and I post about England and specifically the Regency Era, for most … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night, a Familiar Plot Point in Regency Romances, but What Was the Significance of the Celebration?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In Regency England, Twelfth Night (January 5th) marked the climax of the Christmas season with revelry, games, and masquerades. It was a time for breaking social norms, with balls, parties, and theatrical merriment, often including masquerades where guests adopted character roles. The centerpiece was the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Regency England

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

1752 was the first year in England and Wales, in which the civil or legal year began on 1st January. In Scotland, however, the New Year was celebrated on 1st January in 1600 for the first time, creating a discrepancy between … Continue reading →

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Death of the Archbishop of Canterbury, 29 December 1170

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In the Church of England, the archbishop of Canterbury is considered the principal leader. He is also the bishop of the diocese of Canterbury. The first archbishop was Augustine of Canterbury, who was sent to England by Pope Gregory the … Continue reading →

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“Boxing Day,” part of Christmastide in Regency England

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

“Christmastide” is a season of the liturgical year in most Christian churches. It is sometimes referred to a Twelvetide (for the Twelve Days of Christmas). For those in the Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Lutheran Church and for many in the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Pudding, Mincemeat Pies, and Christmas Stories

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I have debated over the last couple of weeks the nature of this post. Christmas? Something else? A mix? I finally decided we have had enough Christmas (at least, I have, for my decorations are up, presents wrapped, and the … Continue reading →

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An Estate By Any Other Name Would Suit Me Fine

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I write my novels, I keep a “History of …” document that lists the character names with a brief description, a running calendar for the year in which the story is set, including important events from the story itself, … Continue reading →

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