Category Archives: Jane Austen

On the 3rd Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have added this post previously, but it’s making a return appearance for the holidays. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the third day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Three sailing Captains Two … Continue reading →

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On the 2nd Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have posted this rhyme previously, but it’s back for a return appearance. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the second day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Two dashing colonels And a love … Continue reading →

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On the 1st Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This has been posted previously, but it’s back by popular demand. The “twelve days” of Christmas comes after the celebration of the religious holiday and leads to the Epiphany on January 6. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days … 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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Actors Who Have Portrayed Multiple Austen Characters

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Daphne Slater took on the parts of Anne Elliot in Perusasion 1960 and that of Elizabeth Bennet in the 1952 production of Pride and Prejudice. Phyllida Law played Mrs. Austen in Miss Austen Regrets and Mrs. Bates in Emma 1996. … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood (26 September 1748 – 7 March 1810) was an admiral of the Royal Navy, notable as a partner with Lord Nelson in several of the British victories of the Napoleonic Wars, and frequently … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: James Savage, Designer of St. Luke’s Church

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

James Savage (1779-1852) was a British architect, perhaps best known for designing St Luke’s Church, Chelsea. Savage was born in Hoxton, London, on 10 April 1779. He was educated at a private school in Stockwell and then articled to Daniel … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Osterley Park, Backdrop for TV, Film, and Literature

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Osterley Park is a mansion set in a large park of the same name. It is in the London Borough of Hounslow, part of the western suburbs of London. When the house was built it was surrounded by rural countryside. … Continue reading →

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Regency Ghost Story from Viscount Robert Stewart Castlereagh

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, KG, GCH, PC, PC (Ire) (18 June 1769 – 12 August 1822), usually known as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish and British statesman. As British Foreign Secretary, from 1812 he was central to the … Continue reading →

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Regency Personality: Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Prince Adolphus, 1st Duke of Cambridge KG GCB GCMG GCH PC (Adolphus Frederick; 24 February 1774 – 8 July 1850), was the tenth child and seventh son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He held the title of Duke … Continue reading →

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