Category Archives: Regency era

The Children of King George III

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

The Children of King George  George III’s and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz’s many children and grandchildren included: (1) George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales (and later King George IV) was the heir apparent (1762-1830). George IV married Caroline of Brunswick. Princess … Continue reading →

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Regency Era “Hell’s Kitchen”: Marie-Antoine Carême, the First Celebrity Chef and One Time Head Chef for the Prince Regent

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

In Private Households during the Regency, the lord and lady of the manor took great pride in employing chefs of great renown. The most influential great French chef of the time was Marie-Antoine (Antonin) Carême (8 June 1784–12 January 1833), … Continue reading →

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An Age of Indulgence, Supper with the Prince Regent

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

This long excerpt comes from “The Age of Indulgence” in Venetia Murray’s An Elegant Madness: High Society in Regency England. It is the menu for a supper served on 15 January 1817 by Careme at the Prince Regent’s Brighton Pavilion. There … Continue reading →

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A Regency Era Breakfast: Various Times to Eat

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

How did those in Regency London begin their days? The answer is not so simple. The various social classes went about their days in their distinct ways. They rose and ate at different times depending on their class structure. There was … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – Next Up is the Letter “G”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Up to “G” Gaiters – knee-high leggings that buttoned on the side; a master would wear these over his clothing to protect them from mud, dirt, and rain Gallery – a long narrow room in … Continue reading →

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Heroes Require GMC Too! by Jacki Delecki + a Giveaway of “A Code of Love”

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Heroes need GMC too. I am so pleased to welcome back to my blog, the incomparable Jacki Delecki with a new book in her “Code” series. Jacki has a giveaway also; so comment below to be entered in the giveaway.  … Continue reading →

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“Getting Hitched” During the Regency Era

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Marriage Customs As tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought me might have a look at the natural sequence of “love.” You know the old rhyme… “First comes love, then comes marriage…” Until 1823, a single person under the … Continue reading →

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Pride 47, Prejudice 5

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Pride 47, Prejudice 5 Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Relevance

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Jane Austen’s Current Relevance As we celebrate Jane Austen with the relaunch of Austen Authors, I thought it prudent to examine what makes “our” Jane so popular. Austen’s influence proves that the past is always in the process of being … Continue reading →

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The Resurgence of Austen Authors

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Tomorrow a group blog of which I was a member from September 2010 to January 2014 will relaunch with a whole new group of Austen-inspired authors. Sharon Lathan and I will act as administrators for Austen Authors, which will rise … Continue reading →

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