Category Archives: Great Britain

Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Joseph Hewes, the Bachelor Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Joseph Hewes was born in Princeton, New Jersey, but he amassed his fortune in a shipping business located in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was 46 years of age when he signed The Declaration of Independence. He died three years later. … Continue reading →

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Charitable Organizations During the Georgian Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

To those of means during the Regency Era, charitable causes were considered a social obligation deriving from the parishes. Churches throughout the land supported the poor and those in need. The Voluntary Action History Society site tells us, “Looking at … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Richard Henry Lee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the “Cicero” Who Advocated for a Bill of Rights

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Richard Henry Lee was both a merchant and a plantation owner from Virginia. He was married twice and the father of six children. He was 44 when he signed the document. He died at the age of 62. Richard Henry … Continue reading →

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Insights on the Position of Justice of the Peace in Regency England

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question: How were JPs/magistrates selected? Was it a local decision process, or were the London Courts involved too? In Regency England, the position of Justice of the Peace (JP) was a crucial part of local governance, particularly in maintaining law … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: “Put Your John Hancock on the Line!” Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

With the flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock is a name easily remembered. But what do we know of Hancock’s life? Hancock was 40 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. Hancock was a … 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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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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