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The Role of Circulating Libraries

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on April 10, 2025 by Maria GraceMarch 11, 2025
Isaac Cruikshank. The Circulating Library 1804 Public domain

In honor of National Library Week, I’m reposting this series on the libaries of Austen’s day.

What was the unique role of circulating libraries in Regency Era society?

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The History of Circulating Libraries

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on April 8, 2025 by Maria GraceMarch 11, 2025
Isaac Cruikshank. The Circulating Library 1804

In honor of National Library Week, I’m reposting this series on the libraries of Austen’s day.

What were the ‘circulating libraries’ of the Regency Era and what was their role in society?

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Stripping the Willow

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 18, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 20, 2025
Playford's Dancing Master, 1686 frontispiece

Real life forms the best basis for world building of all sorts, even in speculative fiction genres.

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Chalked Dance Floors

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 11, 2025 by Maria GraceFebruary 9, 2025

Was chalking a dancefloor a merely decorative exercise, meant to display wealth to one’s guests, or were there practical reasons for the effort?

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National Son’s Day: Younger Sons in Civil Service

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 4, 2025 by Maria GraceJuly 28, 2025
Everything is to be got with money

Regency era younger sons might preserve their status as gentlemen by a life in civil service.

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