Wordless Wednesday #154

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Eclipses in the Regency Era

So if you are in North America you might be full of Eclipse Frenzy today. This got me thinking about Jane and if she ever saw a total eclipse.Sadly she didn't. There was no Total Solar Eclipse visible from the United Kingdom between 1724 and 1925 according to Wikipedia.From 1775 to 1817 there were 10 partial eclipses that … Continue reading Eclipses in the Regency Era →

First Line Friday – Letter to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen

Letter OneThe City of InventionCairns, Australia, OctoberMy dear Alice, It was good to get your letter. I am a long way from home here; almost in exile. And you ask me for advice, which is warming, and makes me believe I must know something; or at any rate more than you. Summary of Letters to Alice on … Continue reading First Line Friday – Letter to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen →

RIP Robert Hardy

Actor Robert Hardy passed away this week.Robert Hardy as General TinleyWith his instantly recognisable voice and British bulldog manner, Robert Hardy enjoyed a distinguished acting career which spanned eight decades. By the time he endeared himself to television audiences in the BBC's All Creatures Great and Small, he had already carved out a reputation as … Continue reading RIP Robert Hardy →

Wordless Wednesday #AustenInAugustRBR

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Wordless Wednesday #153

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Celebration of the Life of Jane Austen

On this day, 200 years ago, Jane Austen died at Number 8 College Street in Winchester, Hampshire. In Memory of JANE AUSTEN, youngest daughter of the late Revd GEORGE AUSTEN, formerly Rector of Steventon in this County. She departed this Life on the 18th of July 1817, aged 41, after a long illness supported with … Continue reading Celebration of the Life of Jane Austen →

Join Us This Weekend!

Hello Everyone!We have a great program planned for our July celebration of Jane Austen's Life. Please share with everyone who would enjoy celebrating the life of Jane Austen with us. RSVP here (https://goo.gl/forms/Rd6pans5ui6AmSmi1)We are planning on doing some dramatic readings and are looking for volunteers to take on a part. We'll all be reading from … Continue reading Join Us This Weekend! →

Regency Woman Wednesday – Grace Elliot

Grace Dalrymple Elliott(1754–1823)Grace Elliott was a Scottish courtesan and spy who resided in Paris at the time of the French Revolution. Elliott was an eyewitness to events which she detailed in her memoirs, Journal of My Life during the French Revolution (Ma Vie Sous La Révolution) published posthumously in 1859. During her lifetime she also served as the mistress … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Grace Elliot →

Regency Man Monday – William Arden

William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley (8 January 1789 – 16 November 1849)William Arden was a British Army officer, peer and socialite, who was one of a close circle of young men surrounding the Prince Regent. Lord Alvanley was a prominent Regency buck and member of the Prince Regent's circle, and was friends with Beau Brummell. … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – William Arden →