Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 30

THE CAVALRY HORSE

From The Horse-World of London by William John Gordon (1893) There is no more eloquent testimony to the orderliness of London than the mere sprinkling of cavalry within its limits. It may seem ridiculous to the foreigner that with 375 mounted police, and two small regiments of Household troops numbering 275 horses each, five millions … Continue reading "THE CAVALRY HORSE"

THE WELLINGTON CONNECTION: THE HYDE PARK SQUATTER

  The following letters were all addressed to Lady Salisbury – Walmer, October 11, 1850 “I sent my instruction to my Deputy Ranger yesterday of which I will send you a copy as soon as I can get one! You will see that they settle the affair. I have another likewise at the Office of … Continue reading "THE WELLINGTON CONNECTION: THE HYDE PARK SQUATTER"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: HATFIELD HOUSE

This time over to England, I was determined to visit Hatfield House, as it has many connections to the Duke of Wellington via the Cecil family, second cousins to the Duke on his mother’s side, via Emily (nee Mary Amelia), Lady Salisbury, the first Marchioness. The Duke and Emily were more than cousins, they were … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: HATFIELD HOUSE"

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE… A LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION OF 19TH CENTURY SOHO

by Guest Blogger Bronwyn Scott There are many factors that determine a city’s longevity, anyone who enjoys the works of Edward Rutherford or Ken Follett knows that – having an attraction that draws people in, a cathedral, a market, a fair, being located on a trade route or a river, being a capital or a … Continue reading "THE MORE THINGS CHANGE… A LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION OF 19TH CENTURY SOHO"

THE JOBMASTER’S HORSE

From The Horse-World of London by William John Gordon (1893) The best horses are, of course, those used for fashionable carriage work. The high-class harness horse comes to London when he is about four years old. He is untrained, undrilled, with all bis troubles to be faced. The young cart-horse is gradually introduced to work … Continue reading "THE JOBMASTER’S HORSE"

THE SCOTTISH RETREAT – SEPTEMBER 2019

A WELLINGTON KIND OF DAY

  In my last post, I left off at the point where Sandra Mettler and I stopped by my old stomping ground, the Duke of Wellington pub off Sloane Square. We were supposed to meet Ian Fletcher there the following evening and you can imagine my shock when Sandra and I found the pub deserted … Continue reading "A WELLINGTON KIND OF DAY"

THE FUNERAL HORSE

From The Horse-World of London by William John Gordon (1893) This funeral business is a strange one in many respects, but, just as the jobmaster is in the background of the every-day working world, so the jobmaster is at the back of the burying world. The ‘funeral furnisher’ is equal to all emergencies on account … Continue reading "THE FUNERAL HORSE"

PROJECT REGENCY ROMANCE – CREATING REGENCY ROMANCE JANE AUSTEN WOULD READ – Part Two

WHAT TO SERVE AT ALL OF THOSE DINNER PARTIES, SUPPERS, AND VENETIAN BREAKFASTS Most readers of Regency romance don’t read them for detailed descriptions of the food one’s characters eat. However, should an author mention serving fish and chips at a soiree or pancakes and waffles at a Venetian breakfast… Well, suffice it to say … Continue reading "PROJECT REGENCY ROMANCE – CREATING REGENCY ROMANCE JANE AUSTEN WOULD READ – Part Two"

OSBORNE HOUSE – Part Three

One of the most charming areas of Osborne House is the nursery, occupied by the  nine Royal children when staying on the Isle of Wight. The rooms have been preserved and offer a glimpse into the privileged world of Victoria and Albert’s children.   The Royal children may have had the benefit of wealth of … Continue reading "OSBORNE HOUSE – Part Three"