Category Archives: George IV

I See Jane Austen Everywhere!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I See Jane Austen Everywhere!!!! As much as I love Jane Austen, one of my best friends loves Elizabeth Gaskell equally as well. I admit to having read only three Gaskell pieces in my time: Cranford, North and South, and Mary Barton. Last … Continue reading →

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Victorian Happening: The Grand National Consolidated Trades Union of 1834

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The Grand National Consolidated Trades Union of 1834 was an early attempt to form a national union confederation in the United Kingdom. There had been several attempts to form national general unions in the 1820s, culminating with the National Association … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Robert Owen, Welsh Social Reformer and Founder of Utopian Socialism

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Robert Owen (/ˈoʊən/; 14 May 1771 – 17 November 1858) was a Welsh social reformer and one of the founders of utopian socialism and the cooperative movement. Biography Robert Owen was born in Newtown, a small market town in Montgomeryshire, … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: The Decadent George IV

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Those of us who regularly “study” the period know as the Regency are well aware of the hedonistic nature of George IV, but many are unaware of the extent of the Prince Regent’s decadent ways. In truth, George IV, the … Continue reading →

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Special New Year’s Edition Featuring “Twelfth Night at Longbourn” with Maria Grace

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I have to confess, one of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is having an excuse to read up on the manners and customs of the period. I was doubly excited to when I realized that my latest book … Continue reading →

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Regency Scandal: Princess Charlotte’s Indiscretions

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In the spring of 1812, George IV’s attempted to pique his daughter’s, Princess Charlotte of Wales, interest in William of Orange. The move would have strengthened England’s alliance with the Netherlands. Orange had lived in exile in England and had … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier, Royal Navy Officer

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier (Chinese: 律勞卑; 1786 – 11 October 1834) was a Royal Navy officer, politician and diplomat. Early Life He was the son of Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier (1758–1823) and the father of Francis Napier, … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Rev William Buckland, Palaeonthologist and Author of First Full Account of a Fossil Dinosaur

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, we learned something of the Red Lady of Pavilian. Today, I thought we should have a look at the Red Lady’s discoverer. The Very Rev. Dr William Buckland DD FRS (12 March 1784 – 14 August 1856) was an … Continue reading →

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During the Reign of George IV: The Red Lady of Paviland 1823, The World’s First Human Fossil Found

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Red Lady of Paviland is a fairly complete Upper Paleolithic-era human male skeleton dyed in red ochre. Discovered in 1823 it is the first human fossil to have been found anywhere in the world, and at 33,000 years old … Continue reading →

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During the Reign of George IV: Apple Time with Cox’s Orange Pippin

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In North Carolina, it is “apple time,” with loads of Apple Festivals across the state. Check out this article from The New York Times about Creigton Calhoun, Jr., of Pittsboro, NC, who “keeps ancient apples fresh and crisp.” Mr. Calhoun … Continue reading →

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