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Random Bits of Fascination Posted on September 10, 2018 by Maria GraceJune 26, 2019

“British Newspaper History”. Accessed September 6, 2018 https://www.999inks.co.uk/british-newspaper-history.html Book Shops” Georgian Index.  2003 Accessed August 29, 2018. http://www.georgianindex.net/books/Hatchard.html Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. New York: Tor, 1988. Austen, Jane, Terry Castle, and John Davie. Northanger Abbey ; Lady Susan ; The Watsons ; Sanditon. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990. Austen, Jane, Marilyn Butler, and James Kinsley. Mansfield Park. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990. Austen, Jane, Claude Julien. Rawson, and John Davie. Persuasion. Oxford: Oxford University … Continue reading →

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Courtship and Marriage References

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 30, 2018 by Maria GraceJanuary 1, 2026

A Lady of Distinction   –   Regency Etiquette, the Mirror of Graces (1811). R.L. Shep Publications (1997) A Master-Key to the Rich Ladies Treasury or The Widower and Batchelor’s Directory by a Younger Brother, published in 1742. Allen, Louise. Banns or Licence? Ways To Marry in Georgian England   May 7, 2014 https://janeaustenslondon.com/2014/05/07/banns-or-licence-ways-to-marry-in-georgian-england/http://www.regencyresearcher.com/pages/marriage.html Accessed 7/24/2016 Austen -Leigh, Mary Augusta. Personal Aspects Of Jane Austen.    London John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1920. Austen, Jane (1813) Pride and Prejudice Banche, LInda.  Eloping in Regency England … Continue reading →

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Know your phaeton from your curricle

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 21, 2018 by Maria GraceAugust 21, 2018

I was delighted to be invited to offer Random Bits of Fascination part of my talk on Travel in Jane Austen’s time. My research came about through my own curiosity of the modes of transport Jane Austen gave her characters in the novels. Transport in Jane Austen’s time mostly revolved around one’s own two legs or the four legs of a horse or donkey. Sedan chairs were still in use but were much less popular although … Continue reading →

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Georgian Cleaning Secrets

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 21, 2018 by Maria GraceDecember 21, 2024

Out, out damned spot! Ashes, tallow and turpentine to the rescue for all your cleaning needs! Keeping clothes clean has always been a challenge.  Today, we can simply go to the store and buy a specialized product according stain that needs cleaning, but this wasn’t the case in Jane Austen’s day. In centuries past, the mistress of the house needed to be well versed on what home preparations could be used to keep her household … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Cups are not Teacups

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 11, 2018 by Maria GraceMay 12, 2021

Luxury foods demand the luxury treatment! Take a look at the ice cream cups and other special serving vessels for ice cream. If you’ve been reading Random Bits of Fascination for a while, then you may remember talking about specialized china for luxury dishes before. If not, you might want to check out these posts on Chocolate Pots vs. Coffee Pots, and Chocolate cups vs. Tea cups.  Since ice cream was (during Austen’s day) a … Continue reading →

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