Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 35

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. BRUMMELL

” A person, my dear, will probably come and speak to us; and if he enters into conversation, be careful to give him a favourable impression of you, for,” and she sunk her voice to a whisper, ‘he is the celebrated Mr. Brummell.” Life of Beau Brummell by Captain Jesse Born on 7 June, 1778, Beau Brummell … Continue reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. BRUMMELL"

SUFFRAGETTE KILLED BY KING’S HORSE – 4 June 1913

 Emily Davison  From The Times, 5 June 1913, Page 9 – “The desperate act of a woman who rushed from the rails on to the course as the horses swept round Tattenham Corner, apparently from some mad notion that she could spoil the race, will impress the general public even more, perhaps, than … Continue reading "SUFFRAGETTE KILLED BY KING’S HORSE – 4 June 1913"

THE AMAZING SARAH BIFFEN, ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE

by Victoria Hinshaw Originally published in 2010 Sarah Biffen (1784-1850) was born without arms or legs, a condition known as phocomelia, and survived infancy only by the intervention of a clergyman who protected her. In her family she was known as a pixie child, and she was even feared by some in her West Country … Continue reading "THE AMAZING SARAH BIFFEN, ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO QUEEN VICTORIA – 24 May 1819

Victoria H here: I have always had a special feeling for Queen Victoria, obviously because it was the name my father — with his entirely British heritage — chose for me. The above view of the Queen in 1838 is one of my favorite portraits. Above, the Queen in her 1838 coronation robes by American … Continue reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO QUEEN VICTORIA – 24 May 1819"

A LADY’S BOOK OF LOVE and Lotteries in Regency England

BY LOUISA CORNELL My very first Regency Romance for Scarsdale Publishing goes live on May 22nd ! I am thrilled to be writing a book in Scarsdale’s popular and highly successful Marriage Maker series. Sir Stirling James, the man Society calls the Marriage Maker, is back this Season to work his magic at uniting couples—and … Continue reading "A LADY’S BOOK OF LOVE and Lotteries in Regency England"

A BIRTHDAY LETTER FROM KING LEOPOLD

Queen Victoria’s birthday was on May 24th From: The Letters of Queen Victoria by John Murray   The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria. Laeken, 21st May 1845. My Dearest And Most Beloved Victoria,— Receive my sincerest and most heartfelt good wishes on the happy reappearance of your birthday. I need not dwell on … Continue reading "A BIRTHDAY LETTER FROM KING LEOPOLD"

JOIN US FOR THE ROYAL WEDDING!

Kristine and Victoria are currently in Venice, Italy, but that’s not going to stop us from watching the Royal Wedding! We’ll be tuning in for everything from the pre-wedding coverage through to the ceremony and the Happy Couple’s departure. You can watch it all with us by following our commentary on Facebook. See you there!

BRUMMELL FLEES TO FRANCE!

On 16-18 May 1816 Beau Brummell fled to France to escape debtor’s prison. Brummell was born on George Bryan Brummell (7 June 1778  to March 1840 aged 61)) at 10 Downing Street on 7th June 1778, the youngest son of William Brummell, an enterprising man who had risen to the position of Private Secretary to … Continue reading "BRUMMELL FLEES TO FRANCE!"

NUMBER ONE LONDON’S 2019 TOURS

By Kristine Hughes Patrone As you read this, I will just have finished leading the Georgian Tour to London and Bath. I hope you’ve been following my travels via my Facebook page. Our Scottish Writer’s Retreat in September will be our last 2018 tour, but we have another line-up of exciting tours ready for 2019. … Continue reading "NUMBER ONE LONDON’S 2019 TOURS"

THE ASSASSINATION OF P.M. PERCEVAL, May 11, 1812

Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) had been Prime Minister for three years when he was shot in the lobby of the House of Commons, May 11, 1812. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated. The following is an excerpt from John Ashton’s Social England Under the Regency, Chapter  6: One of the principal social … Continue reading "THE ASSASSINATION OF P.M. PERCEVAL, May 11, 1812"