Marriage & Courtship

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The Waltz: A Georgian Era Scandal, i.e. A Loving Embrace on the Dancefloor

The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?

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Ladies' Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition

The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.

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Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake

Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

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Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: Land, Money, or Love

If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.

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Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of Georgian Era Marriage Proposals

This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.

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Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in Georgian England

This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.

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Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy

Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!

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Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the Georgian Era

What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!

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Homosexuality and Gender Identity in the 18th Century

Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?

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Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits

Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

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Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era

What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?

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Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in Georgian England

The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.

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Widows: Support and Freedom in the Georgian Era

If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?

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Ladies' Accomplishments in the Georgian Era

How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?

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Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

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Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration

Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?

Paullett Golden

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