Regency History
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We love researching and sharing about the late Georgian and Regency world. There's more to it than Jane Austen (lovely though her books are).
By Andrew and Rachel Knowles.
@andrewwriter.bsky.social
By Andrew and Rachel Knowles.
@andrewwriter.bsky.social
Our first talk of 2025 - near home in Weymouth
February 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our first talk of 2025 - near home in Weymouth
Stowe House, now Stowe School.
December 11, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Stowe House, now Stowe School.
Canaletto, up close. Loving the detail.
November 28, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Canaletto, up close. Loving the detail.
Does she look grumpy?
Joshua Reynolds ‘The Strawberry Girl’.
Joshua Reynolds ‘The Strawberry Girl’.
November 27, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Does she look grumpy?
Joshua Reynolds ‘The Strawberry Girl’.
Joshua Reynolds ‘The Strawberry Girl’.
Didn’t see that one. They’ve got Girl on a Swing.
November 26, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Didn’t see that one. They’ve got Girl on a Swing.
Our London trip included a visit to the Wallace Collection.
It’s an amazing (and free) museum of art very close to Oxford Street.
It’s an amazing (and free) museum of art very close to Oxford Street.
November 26, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Our London trip included a visit to the Wallace Collection.
It’s an amazing (and free) museum of art very close to Oxford Street.
It’s an amazing (and free) museum of art very close to Oxford Street.
Waterloo Place, London. The site of Carlton House. Demolished in 1826.
November 25, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Waterloo Place, London. The site of Carlton House. Demolished in 1826.
The site of Carlton House and its gardens is now a development of grand Georgian houses.
November 25, 2024 at 7:37 AM
The site of Carlton House and its gardens is now a development of grand Georgian houses.
Where is Carlton House, the Prince Regent’s palace?
A few days ago we explored the site. It’s between Pall Mall and the Mall.
A few days ago we explored the site. It’s between Pall Mall and the Mall.
November 25, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Where is Carlton House, the Prince Regent’s palace?
A few days ago we explored the site. It’s between Pall Mall and the Mall.
A few days ago we explored the site. It’s between Pall Mall and the Mall.
William's community, the village of Chissel (aka Chiswell or Chesil) was badly hit. More than 20 people died.
The village is right behind the massive shingle wall of Chesil Beach. It's on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.
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The village is right behind the massive shingle wall of Chesil Beach. It's on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
William's community, the village of Chissel (aka Chiswell or Chesil) was badly hit. More than 20 people died.
The village is right behind the massive shingle wall of Chesil Beach. It's on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.
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The village is right behind the massive shingle wall of Chesil Beach. It's on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.
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FAREWELL MY WIFE AND CHILDREN DEAR
MY DEATH WAS SUDDEN AND SEVERE,
THE WIND AND SEA ITS FURY BROKE
THE WONDROUS WORKS OF GOD BESPOKE
MAN’S DWELLING’S LEVELL’D WITH THE GROUND
WHEN SOME WERE KILL’D AND SOME WERE DROWN’D
THEREFORE O GOD THEIR SOULS PRAY TAKE.
IN JOYS ABOVE FOR JESUS SAKE.
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MY DEATH WAS SUDDEN AND SEVERE,
THE WIND AND SEA ITS FURY BROKE
THE WONDROUS WORKS OF GOD BESPOKE
MAN’S DWELLING’S LEVELL’D WITH THE GROUND
WHEN SOME WERE KILL’D AND SOME WERE DROWN’D
THEREFORE O GOD THEIR SOULS PRAY TAKE.
IN JOYS ABOVE FOR JESUS SAKE.
3/4
November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
FAREWELL MY WIFE AND CHILDREN DEAR
MY DEATH WAS SUDDEN AND SEVERE,
THE WIND AND SEA ITS FURY BROKE
THE WONDROUS WORKS OF GOD BESPOKE
MAN’S DWELLING’S LEVELL’D WITH THE GROUND
WHEN SOME WERE KILL’D AND SOME WERE DROWN’D
THEREFORE O GOD THEIR SOULS PRAY TAKE.
IN JOYS ABOVE FOR JESUS SAKE.
3/4
MY DEATH WAS SUDDEN AND SEVERE,
THE WIND AND SEA ITS FURY BROKE
THE WONDROUS WORKS OF GOD BESPOKE
MAN’S DWELLING’S LEVELL’D WITH THE GROUND
WHEN SOME WERE KILL’D AND SOME WERE DROWN’D
THEREFORE O GOD THEIR SOULS PRAY TAKE.
IN JOYS ABOVE FOR JESUS SAKE.
3/4
The headstone reads
SACRED To the Memory of
WILLIAM HANSFORD Aged 61 Years
who was killd on the 23 of November 1824
by the Sea overflowing the Village of Chissel
his Leg was broken in attempting to make
his escape afterwards the House fell on him.
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SACRED To the Memory of
WILLIAM HANSFORD Aged 61 Years
who was killd on the 23 of November 1824
by the Sea overflowing the Village of Chissel
his Leg was broken in attempting to make
his escape afterwards the House fell on him.
2/4
November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The headstone reads
SACRED To the Memory of
WILLIAM HANSFORD Aged 61 Years
who was killd on the 23 of November 1824
by the Sea overflowing the Village of Chissel
his Leg was broken in attempting to make
his escape afterwards the House fell on him.
2/4
SACRED To the Memory of
WILLIAM HANSFORD Aged 61 Years
who was killd on the 23 of November 1824
by the Sea overflowing the Village of Chissel
his Leg was broken in attempting to make
his escape afterwards the House fell on him.
2/4
This week we're remembering the Great Storm (also known as the Great Gale) of 1824.
It killed over 100 people on the south coast of England. Our local area, in Dorset, was particularly badly hit.
This local grave tells the story of a man who died when his house fell, as the sea swept in.
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It killed over 100 people on the south coast of England. Our local area, in Dorset, was particularly badly hit.
This local grave tells the story of a man who died when his house fell, as the sea swept in.
1/4
November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
This week we're remembering the Great Storm (also known as the Great Gale) of 1824.
It killed over 100 people on the south coast of England. Our local area, in Dorset, was particularly badly hit.
This local grave tells the story of a man who died when his house fell, as the sea swept in.
1/4
It killed over 100 people on the south coast of England. Our local area, in Dorset, was particularly badly hit.
This local grave tells the story of a man who died when his house fell, as the sea swept in.
1/4
Hello world!
This account is now active (having been dormant for a few months).
We're @andrewwriter.bsky.social and Rachel (who's already got more social accounts than she knows what to do with).
This account is now active (having been dormant for a few months).
We're @andrewwriter.bsky.social and Rachel (who's already got more social accounts than she knows what to do with).
November 19, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Hello world!
This account is now active (having been dormant for a few months).
We're @andrewwriter.bsky.social and Rachel (who's already got more social accounts than she knows what to do with).
This account is now active (having been dormant for a few months).
We're @andrewwriter.bsky.social and Rachel (who's already got more social accounts than she knows what to do with).
This week Rachel gave a talk in Almack House, site of the famous Almack’s Assemblies in the Regency.
Wonderful hosts and an enthusiastic audience.
Wonderful hosts and an enthusiastic audience.
March 9, 2024 at 9:20 AM
This week Rachel gave a talk in Almack House, site of the famous Almack’s Assemblies in the Regency.
Wonderful hosts and an enthusiastic audience.
Wonderful hosts and an enthusiastic audience.