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Ned Ludd, Leader of the Luddites, or Maybe Not…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Ned Ludd or Ned Lud, possibly born Ned Ludlam or Edward Ludlam, is the person from whom the Luddites took their name. In 1779, Ludd is supposed to have broken two stocking frames in a fit of rage. After this … Continue reading →

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Spencer Perceval, the UK’s Only Assassinated Prime Minister

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Spencer Perceval, KC (1 November 1762 – 11 May 1812) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 4 October 1809 until his death on 11 May 1812. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated. … Continue reading →

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Henry Holland, Georgian Architect of Carlton House and the Brighton Pavilion

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Henry Holland (20 July 1745 – 17 June 1806) was an architect to the English nobility. Born in Fulham, London, his father also Henry ran a building firm, and he built several of Capability Brown’s buildings, although Henry would have … Continue reading →

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Criminal Conversation During the Regency

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In a recent article I did for “Eccentrics of the Regency,” I did a piece on Edward Hughes Ball Hughes. In the piece, I wrote: “Hughes’ older sister Catherine Ball was a socialite, journalist, and novelist who eventually styled herself … Continue reading →

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Life Beyond Bath (or) Regency Era Watering Holes

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

“Watering Holes” were part of the lifestyle of those of the haut ton during the Regency Era and beyond. At Bath and Brighton and Margate and Ramsgate, etc., people returned annually to drink the healing waters, attend the assemblies, and … Continue reading →

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Hearts Through History Blog Hop & Giveaway: History of Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

As part of the Hearts Through History Blog Hop, I thought today that we would take a closer look at the man who became known as St. Valentine. For my part of the Blog Hop, I am offering a copy … Continue reading →

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Banning Wordiness (or) Editing 102

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, we looked as some key phrases, which signal a need for editing. How often have you seen the ones I have listed below in your reading(s)? I am certain there are several in my books, which I should have … Continue reading →

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Living in Regency London – Lighting the House

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I have have dealt with three power outages in my area, and with each, I have privately cursed how dark is my home without the power of electricity. I have had to go without lights, TV, the internet, phone … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 12

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Twelve Months of Reading Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 11

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e … Continue reading →

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