When a schoolgirl returned home from her tenure at boarding school, she was ready for her next stage in life. At this point, most girls would pursue their socially accept goal of marriage.
Continue reading →While most schools and formal education opportunities were aimed at boys, Regency era girls also received an education aimed at preparing them for their future lives. The question is though, just where did a young lady acquire her accomplishments?
Continue reading →When we last checked in with Blue Order Historian Mr. Bennet in London, he had begun to use a sedan chair to get around because of his advanced arthritis. But what was a sedan chair?
Continue reading →While we think of lemonade and possibly orangeade as classic summer drinks that can be made at home, other fresh fruits were used to make beverages in the Regency era
Continue reading →Today is International Chocolate day, a day which I am quite certain requires some kind of celebration. And what better time to celebrate than … breakfast? Yes, you read that right! Chocolate for breakfast, an historical tradition I can get behind!
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