Category Archives: England
Tale of the Scone by Guest Author Virginia Heath
Please welcome guest author Virginia Heath for another History Thursday post on food. She'll parse out all things scone-ish (she's a Brit, so she knows what she's talking about). Of course, she writes historical romance.…
How to Feast Like a Georgian: Christmas Past by Gina Conkle
Georgian Christmases were a gorgeous celebration of pastoral England. Christmas was truly a season, beginning on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) and ending on Twelfth Night (January 6th). Parties, balls, and family get togethers marked…
How to Elope Like a Georgian by Gina Conkle
Oh, the naughtiness of a quickie wedding! Early Georgian England teemed with elopements, creating scores of under-aged brides and pesky bigamists. During that era, people could marry wherever and whenever they wanted, as long as…
The Battle of Hastings: The Long Viking Reach
October 14th marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. History lists battle after battle, so what's the big deal? William the Conqueror changed the face of Europe on that fateful day, moving England...the world…
Out With The Old & In With The Older
Q: When did keeping up appearances mean going back in time?
A: The 18th century.
For the history buffs, today's post is my second on English homes and cottages.
We like to feather our nests, reflecting our style and…