The True Art of Letter Writing
With the advent of social media, letters may have found a new life though email and texts. What did letters look like in Austen’s day?
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The Fine Art of Conversation
Regency social life meant a constant whirl of public and private engagements. Those who aspired make a mark in society needed to be able to intelligently converse on a wide variety of subjects of general interest.
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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?
Continue reading →Social Networking in the Regency Era
With the advent of social media, social networking has taking on an entirely new set of rules. What were the rules that governed such interactions in Austen’s day?
Continue reading →Fashion for a Sea-Bathing Holiday
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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