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Category Archives: history
December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent, Ending the Last War Between the United States and the UK
On December 24, 1814, British and American diplomates signed the Treaty of Ghent, bringing about an end to the War of 1812, the only war in which America and the United Kingdom took aim at each other. In the War of … Continue reading
Posted in American History, British history, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, military, political stance, Regency era, research, War of 1812, weaponry, weather
Tagged American history, British history, Captain Stanwick's Bride, Georgian England, history, military, Politics, Regency Era, research, The Battle of Fort McHenry, The Battle of North Point, The Battle of the Thames, Treaty of Ghent, War of 1812, weather
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Yorkshire Christmas Traditions Playing Out in “Letters from Home” and “Lady Joy and the Earl”
Christmas traditions in Yorkshire date back to the time of the Roman invasion. For example, documentation shows that a celebration dedicated to Saturn, the god of harvest and agriculture, took place somewhere between December 17 and December 25 in York … Continue reading
Posted in book release, books, British history, customs and tradiitons, eBooks, Georgian England, Georgian Era, historical fiction, history, holidays, legends and myths, Living in the Regency, publishing, reading habits, Regency era, Regency romance, research, writing
Tagged "Letters from Home", book release, British history, Christmas, Christmas Ever After, customs, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, Historical Romance, holiday, Lady Joy and the Earl, novellas, Regency Era, Regency romance, traditions, Yorkshire
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Celebrating the Release of “I Shot the Sheriff: A Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series Novel” with a Who Is Who in the Tale
I Shot the Sheriff: Tragic Characters in Classic Literature Series Novel How does one reform the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham? Easy. With Patience. William de Wendenal, the notorious Sheriff of Nottingham, has come to London, finally having wormed his way … Continue reading
Posted in book release, books, British history, Georgian England, Georgian Era, historical fiction, history, Living in the Regency, publishing, reading habits, real life tales, Realm series, Regency romance, research, romance, suspense, writing
Tagged Historical Romance, I Shot the Sheriff, legends, Regency Era, Regina Jeffers, Robin Hood, Romantic Suspense, Sheriff of Nottingham, tall tales, Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series
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Women’s Rights to Property During the Regency Era
This issue plays out in my Work in Progress, Captain Stanwick’s Bride, therefore, I went searching for minute details regarding whether women could inherit property after their husband’s demise. Although I thought I knew the answer, I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in British history, family, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, Inheritance, Regency era, Uncategorized
Tagged British history, female inheritance, Georgian Era, inheritance, real-life tales, Regency Era, women's rights
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Very “Real” Estate: Vicars’ Close, Wells, Somerset, England
The oldest purely residential street in England is known as Vicars’ Close, which is located in Wells, Somerset, England, and dates from the mid 14th Century. Planned by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, at one time it was 42 separate houses, … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, British history, buildings and structures, customs and tradiitons, England, Great Britain, history, medieval, research
Tagged British history, buildings and structures, England, medieval, religion, Somerset, Vicars' Close, Wells
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“Kinks” in the Peerage Laws in Great Britain
First, and foremost, one must understand the creation of peerages is a royal prerogative. Letters patent are used exclusively now for this task, but this was not always so. Letters patent are a form of open or public proclamation and a … Continue reading
Posted in British history, Church of England, customs and tradiitons, Elizabeth I, England, estates, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, Inheritance, Living in the Regency, Living in the UK, real life tales, Regency era, Uncategorized
Tagged British histor, customs, dissenters, Duke of Norfolk, Elizabeth I, Georgian Era, inheritance, law, peerage, Regency Era, traditions
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How Did Debrett’s Come By The Information Listed in “The New Peerage”?
I had an author friend send me an email question recently. She wanted to know if a man (her hero) had been married for some time, how well known would the marriage be to others in Society? Could he go … Continue reading
Posted in British history, estates, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, peerage
Tagged Debrett's, English history, peerage, Publishing, The New Peerage
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All Hallow’s Eve During the Regency
For this piece, I pulled together bits of information on All Hallow’s Eve from a variety of sources, all of which are cited within the post. I hope you enjoy learning of some of Halloween’s traditions. Tomorrow evening, “Trick or … Continue reading
Posted in British history, history, holidays, Ireland, Jane Austen, legends, legends and myths, medieval, Northanger Abbey, real life tales, religion, Scotland, Wales
Tagged All Hallow's Eve, British history, Celtic, Halloween, holidays, Jane Austen, medieval, real life tales, religion, superstitions, traditions
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Dressmakers and Fashion and What Jane Austen Said of Both
A woman’s dressmaker, or “mantua maker,” as they were often known during the late Georgian era, were essentially paid to know what was the latest fashion trends. Most of us who are obsessed with the era, know something of fashion … Continue reading
Posted in British history, England, fashion, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Regency era, research
Tagged British history, fashion, fashion dolls, Georgian Era, Jane Austen, letters, Regency Era
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