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Fashion for a Sea-Bathing Holiday

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 31, 2021 by Maria GraceAugust 25, 2021
Sea Coast Promenade Fashion

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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Video Martha Gunn

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 28, 2021 by Maria GraceAugust 23, 2021
Martha Gunn, a Brighton bather holding a small child that she has just saved from drowning.

A little more on Martha Gunn

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Queen of the Dippers: Martha Gunn

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 26, 2021 by Maria GraceFebruary 23, 2023
Martha Gunn, a Brighton bather holding a small child that she has just saved from drowning.

Brighton’s most famous dipper, Martha Gunn was surely an example the most excellent sort of dipper.

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Disorders Relieved by Sea Bathing

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 24, 2021 by Maria GraceAugust 23, 2021
Sea bathing, Plate 17

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?

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Sea-bathing Done Correctly

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 17, 2021 by Maria GraceAugust 18, 2021

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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