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?
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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!
Continue reading →Queen of the Dippers: Martha Gunn
Brighton’s most famous dipper, Martha Gunn was surely an example the most excellent sort of dipper.
Continue reading →Disorders Relieved by Sea Bathing
In 1752, Dr. Russell wrote A Dissertation: Concerning the Use of Sea Water …, people began considering sea-bathing to be a health-restoring practice. What sort of disorders and discomforts were thought to be relieved by sea-bathing?
Continue reading →Sea-bathing Done Correctly
As with most things in life, sea-bathing in Austen’s day needed to be done correctly in order to derive the most benefit. Entire books were devoted to the subject.
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