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“Here We Come A-Wassailing” ~ Plus the Release of Susana Ellis’s A Twelfth Night Tale + Giveaway + Excerpt

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I am so pleased to have Susana Ellis join me on my blog to speak of one of a Christmastide’s long-lasting traditions. To celebrate her appearance, Ms. Ellis has generously offered a special giveaway to accompany her post. Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Nostradamus: The Brahan Seer

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Brahan Seer, Kenneth Mackenzie (or Coinneach Odhar), is Scotland’s most famous prophet. Often referred to as the Scottish Nostradamus, Mackenzie lived in the 17th Century. Most experts believe that he was born on the Isle of Lewis (at Baile-na-Cille … Continue reading →

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Victorian England: The Stockport Viaduct, One of the Largest Brick Structures in Europe

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Stockport Viaduct is a large brick-built bridge which carries the West Coast Main Line across the valley of the River Mersey, in Stockport, Greater Manchester (grid reference SJ89089030). It is the largest brick structure in Europe and was designed … Continue reading →

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Time Warner Will Carry the Ovation Network Again Beginning In January 2014!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will be reinstating Ovation to their channel line-up starting January 1, 2014! To read the entire Press Release announcement, please click here. Together, we Stand For The Arts, Chad E. Gutstein Chief Operating Officer … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: The Oxford Movement, the Beginning of Anglo-Catholicism

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Oxford Movement was a movement of High Church Anglicans, eventually developing into Anglo-Catholicism. The movement, whose members were often associated with the University of Oxford, argued for the reinstatement of lost Christian traditions of faith and their inclusion into … Continue reading →

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Charles Darwin’s 1839 “Voyage of the Beagle”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Voyage of the Beagle is a title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin and published in 1839 as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The title refers to the second survey expedition … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: The UK Reasserting Control of the Falkland Islands

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The United Kingdom sent two naval vessels to reassert British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands in December 1832, after the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (part of which later became Argentina) ignored British diplomatic protests over the … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Fremantle, Naval Strategist

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Francis Fremantle GCB GCH RN (20 November 1765 – 19 December 1819) was a British naval officer in the Royal Navy whose list of accolades includes action in three separate fleet actions, a close personal friendship with … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Gregor MacGregor, Purveyor of Fictional Poyais Land Schemes

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Gregor MacGregor (24 December 1786 – 4 December 1845) was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, land speculator, and colonizer who fought in the South American struggle for independence. Upon his return to England in 1820, he claimed to be cacique of … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock GCB (9 July 1753 – 20 August 1825) was the Governor of Newfoundland and an Admiral in the Royal Navy. Waldegrave was the second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave and Elizabeth (née Gower). … Continue reading →

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