Category Archives: legends and myths

Eccentrics of the Regency Period Series: Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  For today, we’ll take an look at another of the Prince Regent’s inner circle, a man known by one and all as “Hellgate,” Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore. Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore (14 August 1769 – 6 … Continue reading →

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Eccentrics of the Regency Period Series: Sir John Lade

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Sir John Lade, 2nd Baronet (1 August 1759 – 10 February 1838) was a prominent member of Regency society, notable as an owner and breeder of racehorses,  as an accomplished driver, associated with Samuel Johnson’s  circle, and one of George IV’s  closest friends. At … Continue reading →

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Influence of the Napoleonic Wars and Violence on English Society in the Regency Period

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of wars declared against Napoleon’s French Empire  by opposing coalitions. As a continuation of the wars sparked by the French Revolution of 1789, they revolutionised European armies and played out on an unprecedented scale, mainly owing to the … Continue reading →

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The Face of Jack the Ripper

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

On Friday, I included a post on The Brutality of Jack the Ripper. This is one of favorite sources on the crime. In 2006, BBC News brought us a look at “Jack the Ripper” by using modern day profiling techniques. … Continue reading →

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The Brutality of Jack the Ripper

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a BIG Matthew Macfadyen fan. So, needless to say, I am anticipating the premiere of “Ripper Street” on BBC America on January 19 at 9 P.M. And yes, I do realize “‘Ripper Street’ is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Epiphany (Koine Greek: ἐπιφάνεια, epiphaneia, “manifestation”, “striking appearance”) or Theophany (Ancient Greek (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια, Theophaneai meaning “vision of God”), which traditionally falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human in the form of Jesus Christ. Western Christians commemorate … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Twelfth Night

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Defined by the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary as “the evening of the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day, the eve of the Epiphany, formerly the last day of the Christmas festivities,” Twelfth Night is a Christian-based holiday. However, there is currently some … Continue reading →

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British Industrial Age Personality~William Hulton: Industrial Strategist or Hard Task Master?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William Hulton (23 October 1787 – 5 April 1864) was an English landowner and magistrate who lived at Hulton Park, in the historic county of Lancashire, England. William Hulton was the son of William Hulton and Jane (née Brooke). He was educated at … Continue reading →

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John Ketch, the Infamous Executioner

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

An infamous English executioner employed by King Charles II, John Ketch was an Irish immigrant who became famous through the way he performed his duties during the tumultuous 1680s. He was mentioned in the broadsheets of the time Appointed in … Continue reading →

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Wimborne Minster’s Grandeur

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Known locally as the Minster, Wimborne Minster is the parish church of  Wimborne, Dorset, England. The Minster has existed for over 1300 years and is recognised for its unusual chained library (one of only four surviving chained libraries in the world). The Minster, … Continue reading →

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