Home Theatricals and Preserving the Distinction of Rank
Like so much of Georgian England, home theatricals were about the preservation of rank.
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The Itch for Acting-Amateur Theater in England
Britain has a long theater tradition, including both public and private, professional and amateur efforts. In the 10th century, dramas appeared in church services. By the 12th century British Crusaders brought back traditions from other cultures which led to religious drama being performed outside of the church. Secular groups and guilds gradually took control over these presentations. By the end of the medieval period, secular dramas became more prevalent than religious ones, with schools and … Continue reading →
Joining the Gentry
Naval Officers: Self-made gentlemen
Naval service was different than the other branches of the military, and naval officers different than army officers.
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There’s just something about a well dressed gentleman in a cravat! If you missed the first part of this series, you can find links at the bottom of this post. As we talk about fashion and dress, it is easy to forget about the gentlemen. So let’s take a few moments to talk about their mode of dress. As with ladies, menswear also had categories of Undress, Half Dress and Full Dress. Undress meant informal, … Continue reading →