Category Archives: Regency Life
Paying Calls and Visits
Once an acquaintance was established and calling cards exchanged, formal visits could be exchanged. What were the rules that governed those visists in Austen’s day?
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What might Jane Austen (or her characters) have worn for a sea-bathing holiday? Your guide to Regency era resort wear!
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Queen of the Dippers: Martha Gunn
Brighton’s most famous dipper, Martha Gunn was surely an example the most excellent sort of dipper.
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