Category Archives: Georgian England

Georgian Era Lexicon – We Are Up to the Letter “H”

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Private Theatricals During the Regency, a Guest Post from Ann Hawthorne

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

We usually associate private theatricals with half-baked, somewhat childish business, but in the Georgian and Regency era, it was taken extremely seriously. The great and the (sometimes less-than-) good of the era indulged in it, with the sorts of production … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – The Letter “G” Can Stand for More than “Georgian”

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Solar Eclipses in the Kingdom of Great Britain

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

First, permit me to say, I was hoping to come across a solar eclipse during the Regency era in Great Britain’s history, but I struck out. Neither did one occur during Jane Austen’s lifetime, though I suppose I should have … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – We’re Up to the Letter “F”

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Austen-Inspired Author, Amanda Kai, with a DOUBLE Release

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

I’m here today celebrating a double book release! A Little Bit Foolish is a collection of Pride and Prejudice April Fool’s stories, and Swipe Right for Mr. Darcy is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. In 2021, I began … Continue reading →

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Easter During the Regency and the Opening of Parliament

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Kathryn Kane tells us, “With regard to the opening of Parliament being associated with Easter, it is important to remember that Easter was the most important holiday in the Christian calendar, and spring has always been considered the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – “F” is for More Than “Failure”

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Mr. Darcy Is Too “Proud.” But Is Darcy the Only Character Who Is Too Proud in Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”?

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

As most of you are likely to realize by now, I am a “whole brained” individual, which means that although I adore the fine arts, I still possess a very analytical brain. You’ll find me solving word puzzles and sodokus … Continue reading →

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“Nothing is Certain but Death and Taxes” . . . Death Fits the Bill, Yet What of Taxes? Happy Lady Day to All!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

There were hundreds of taxes and so a variety of dates on which they would be due. Some were pay as you go, so to speak. For others, the tax man came along and counted the number of windows in the person’s residence and looked at the number of footmen employed and counted the crested carriages owned and other four-wheeled vehicles, etc., and made his demand. A person then had “x” number of days to pay the tax. Some taxes were due in quarter days and some on cross quarter days. Continue reading →

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