The most common forms of lighting in Regency England were rushlights, candles, firelight, and oil lamps. Candles have been used for illumination for over 5,000 years. They are believed to have first been created by the Ancient Egyptians, who made torches by soaking plant reeds in melted animal fat. Unlike a true candle, these rushlights […]
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As a lover of the arts I thought to do an article about The Royal Academy, which was a teaching school in London for the visual arts in Regency England. This school aimed to teach the student to draw, paint, and sculpt. Originally located in Pall Mall, the school was founded on December 10, 1768
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Prostitution is not an easy way to make a living, relying on your looks, wit, and body to make ends meet would be stressful and not lucrative forever. During Regency England it is said that one and five woman made their living by selling their bodies. Often these desperate ladies were born of poverty and
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As in today’s world, earnings in Regency England were all over the income scale. The lowest laborer earned less than £25, while the upper classes usually earned around £10,000 or more; taxes to support the royal family exceeded £1,000,000 a year. Theft was rampant in Regency England, as one aristocrat’s timepiece was tempting and likely
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Unwed pregnant women from Regency England had very few options. Unmarried mothers were often filled with shame and sought special hiding places to keep their impregnated state from Society’s ever-watchful eye. There were advertisements in the newspapers offering discreet asylum for these pregnant women for a fee. These places offered the women a place to
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Bow Street Runners were considered London’s first professional police force and were instituted due to the high levels of crime and vice in the city. In 1748, London was dealing with a gin consumption problem, which caused more crime. The British Magistrate and writer Henry Fielding reported, “that every fourth house in Covent Garden was
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Gunter’s Tea Shop was a famous confectioner and considered “one of the great institutions of Regency London.” The aristocracy enjoyed lounging about outside the establishment on Berkley Square, while enjoying a delicious treat or a frozen sorbet on a hot day. The shop was originally called The Pot and Pineapple and established in 1757 by
Gretna Green is a village located in south Scotland famous for runaway weddings. People who partook in these weddings usually did so to avoid the prohibitions and legalities of England’s marriage laws. In my new release, The Wallflower’s Godmother, the Earl of Dunford’s brother flees to Scotland to marry his ladylove in an effort to help
In 18th century, English saddles often sported the high-pommel and cantle styles. The high-pommel supplied the rider with support and so it was used for a variety of purposes, whether combat, long-distance travel, or cattle work. As foxhunting grew in popularity in England, a new type of saddle was developed to help the rider complete jumps
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Throughout history, communal diseases have caused many deaths and countless heartbreak. England’s rapid population growth led to overcrowding, poverty, and a lack of sanitary living, which resulted in rampant disease. Patients were often isolated from others, and treatment could be painful, causing death. Below is a limited list of illness and disease, along with herbal
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