The Royal Ascot first took place in 1711, when Queen Anne, whilst out riding, came upon an open heath not far from Windsor Castle and decided it an ideal location for horseraces. Flat races as well as steeplechase races were held at this location. (A Steeplechase is a race involving hurdles.) The Prince of Wales made […]
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Tattersalls is the main auctioneer of racehorses in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Tattersalls was founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall. Richard had been the stud groom for the second Duke of Kingston. Tattersalls Repository reigned supreme throughout the Regency period. The first location was near Hyde Park corner on the outskirts
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There are many books covering the subject of food in the Regency Era, but when I’m in the middle of writing, I don’t want to stop my flow of thought to look them up. When you write history and you are conveying a sense of what it would have been like to live during the
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Almack’s was a social club located on King Street in Saint James, London, England from 1765-1871. The assembly rooms were one of the first clubs to admit both men and women. Almack’s had initially been opened in an effort to compete with its rival, Mrs. Cornelys. Mrs. Cornelys entertainments at Carlisle House, like her masquerade
Boxing in Regency England was a popular sport. The most famous of the Regency era boxers was “Gentleman” John Jackson. Although he was considered England’s heavyweight champ, he only fought professionally three times, loosing once. He opened a school to teach boxing from his rooms on Bond Street, next to Angelo’s Fencing Academy. Jackson’s style was
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A duel is generally described as an arranged engagement of combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed upon rules. In Regency England, dueling was a standing code for honor. Although dueling was outlawed during the Regency Era, duels still occurred behind the scenes. A gentleman who insulted another was truly putting
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Both sides of your brain work together at all times, but as your brain develops when you are young, it lateralizes functions, placing the control centers for some functions on the right side, and the control centers for others on the left. In writing, it is important to know which is your dominant side so
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Understanding your strengths and weaknesses in certain areas can help you develop better ways to learn and write. The Left Brain The left side of the brain is considered to be adept at tasks that involve logic, language, and analytical thinking. The left-brain is often described as being better at: * Language * Logic *
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Writers block can be frustrating. I began a new book in September 2011. By November, I had five chapters finished and then that was it. I was stuck. The holidays filled my time and when I looked at my new novel on my computer, nothing came to me. I couldn’t have added chapters if I
A Short History of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is an international holiday celebrated on February 14th. Due to the patron Saint Valentine, February has long been celebrated as the month of love and romance. In the United States, the day is often celebrated with candy, gifts, and flowers being exchanged between loved ones. According to The
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