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Robert Hodgson, Rector of St George’s of Hanover Square: Small Facts to Make a Story Realistic + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishing

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

St George’s of Hanover Square Website provides a short bio for all its rectors. For Robert Hodgson, it says: 1803Robert Hodgson, M.A. He was also Vicar of Hillingdon; 1810-40; Archdeacon of St Alban’s, 1814-16; Dean of Chester, 1816-20; Dean of Carlisle, … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Did It Mean for A Clergyman to Have a “Living” Bestowed Upon Him During the Regency Period?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

We often read in a Regency era book something to the effect of the master of the estate bestowing a “living” upon a clergyman. Exactly, what did that entail? Once the living was bestowed, could the owner of the estate … Continue reading →

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