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Regency Reflections: Ashton on 1812, Part II - John Ashton, in Social England Under the Regency , told of the convoluted eforts of the Prince Regent to reward his assistant, Colonel McMahon, and how various others in government circles tried to thwart the PR's wishes. from Chapter 6, 1812: But, ... - 2012/02/10

Wensleydale Ales - As well as home of the famous cheese, Wensleydale is also home to plenty of real ale. I recently picked up a nice selection of beers from the Wensleydale Brewery and they certainly went down a treat. The beers each have their unique attributes, bu... - 2012/02/09

Campbell of Kilmory - On this day in 1589, Archibald Macalister, heir apparent of Tarbert, was named in a bond of caution signed by Sir James Campbell of Ardkinglas for the good behaviour of Donald Campbell of Kilmore (Kilmory) and Donald’s son Dougall. The Kilmory Ca... - 2012/02/09

The Wellington Connection: The Koh-i-noor Diamond - The Koh-I-Noor diamond on view at the Great Exhibition From Harper's Magazine , Volume 32 The great diamonds of the world are as famous as the great mountains or rivers. Who has not read of the Koh-i-noor, the "Mountain of Light," which h... - 2012/02/08

Regency Reflections: Ashton on 1812, Part I - The following is an excerpt from John Ashton's Social England Under the Regency , which can be found in digital formats at numerous sites. Regency a la Mode, British Museum from Chapter 6, 1812:         ... - 2012/02/08

Excerpts from the Reminiscences of Captain Gronow - Rees Howell Gronow (1794 - 1865) is remembered  best for his   Reminiscences, which he wrote down in his old age.  Some observers suspect his memories were not always accurate, but he presents a clear picture of the Regency era ... - 2012/02/06