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The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century
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Quotables

"In fact, if we revert to history, we shall find that the women who have distinguished themselves have neither been the most beautiful not the most gentle of their sex."-Mary Wollstonecraft

1 day ago

Boook Giveaway: Radicals and Royalists

The lovely Emily Jacobs wrote to tell me of her newest book, Radicals & Royalists which is now available from Amazon.  Needless to say, it sounds like something many of you bookworms would b...

6 days ago

Nursery Rhymes for Little G

The many visitors to Chatsworth every year will be lucky to see an amazing art collection, which includes esteemed portrait by Reynolds celebrating the birth of Georgianas first child, Little G. ...

27 may 12

A Cheat-Sheet for the Theatre

One of the best places for celebrity spotting in eighteenth-century London was the theatre, where one could see royalty, peers, and famous actors all together in one room.  But how did one know ...

14 may 12

Inveraray Castle

I was lucky enough to visit one of the homes previously featured in my Country Homes collection this past weekend and it was so gorgeous I could not resist sharing.Inveraray Castle is the current sea...

07 may 12 2 people like this

As Seen in the Papers

Lady Salisbury graced the Opera on Saturday evening, though an envious fan, which however is certainly not without its use, almost secluded her from the view of the audience.True Briton, May 6, 1793

27 apr 12

A Fathers Legacy to His Daughters, Conduct and Behaviour

If there was a foil to Fordyces Sermons it would certainly be A Fathers Legacy to His Daughters by Dr John Gregory.  This conduct book was written out of love for two daughters from a man who kn...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

Pippa Attends 18th Century French Ball

Ahh, Pippa Middleton, what a life! As if we didnt lust after her playgirl lifestyle enough (but maybe not the cameras that come with it) this past weekend she was canoodling with hot vicomtes at a sa...

18 apr 12

Favorites

Anon. The breeches in the Fiera Maschereta, 1775

12 apr 12

Depicting the Duke of Devonshire

When it comes to images of Canis, otherwise known as William Duke of Devonshire, there is generally one that floats around on the web by Batoni showing the Duke on his grand tour adventure. And lets ...

10 apr 12 1 person likes this

Mother Knows Best

"...but let me take this opportunity, my dear Georgiana, to intreat you to put a total stop to a practice that hurts my feelings because it so greatly injures you.  I mean till your affairs ...

09 apr 12

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Anonymous, An Emblem of a Modern Marriage, 1775

30 mar 12

Chatsworth Reopens this Weekend after Thorough Cleaning

Going, going, gone!On 11 March Chatsworth will reopen to begin the 2012 tourist season after extensive restorations.  While Chatsworth has seen many restorations and alterations over the years t...

09 mar 12

Yinka Shonibare

Im long overdue in a post on the amazing contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare whose work is as breathtaking as it is thought-provoking.  Shonibare is a London sculptural and instillation artist w...

08 mar 12

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Pompeu Batoni, Sir Sampson Gideon and an unidentified companion, 1767

28 feb 12 1 person likes this

Eighteenth Century Studies in an Eighteenth Century City

I have some very exciting news for eighteenth-century enthusiasts who would like to bring their love for an era into the academic realm.  The University of Edinburgh  is offering a brand ne...

23 feb 12

What Would Marie Antoinette Eat?

Thanks to the direction of Heidenkind, I have spent the whole morning watching The Supersize Eaters; a show I know of....but always forget the name of.  I have a feeling many are familiar with t...

20 feb 12 1 person likes this

Quotables

"As her Grace, when requisite, expressed sentiments very frankly that she knew to be right, although not perfectly agreeable to some hearers, she was at that time not sparing in her animadversion...

03 feb 12 1 person likes this

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Sir Thomas Lawrence, Emilia Mary Boucherett with a Doll, 1793

02 feb 12

Gossip at Chatsworth

Eliza Sheridan was certainly aware of her husbands tendencies to be, oh how do we say this delicately, a slut.  When she first found out about his affair with Fanny Crewe, Eliza threw a fit, but...

30 jan 12 1 person likes this

Ob-sessed: Coiffure Products

Oh marketing gimmicks!  While looking for hairspray this weekend I came across a product with the image you see above.  Did I need Umberto Giannis Backcomb in a Bottle? No.  Did I want...

30 jan 12

The Duchess of Gordons Sim City

The Duchess of Gordon was known as being the quintessential Tory political hostess in fashionable London society.  However, like many politicians today, she had a soft spot that didnt get expose...

28 jan 12

18th Century Fashion on the Streets: Muffs

 I have been very pleased that every since the north wind began blowing this season that I began to see the resurrection of the muff both in shops and on the street.  Not only does this all...

10 jan 12 2 people like this

Guest Post: Talia Felix talks Poufs and Pompadours

I am delighted to start of this new year with a guest post from illustrator, author and blogger, Talia Felix.  Talias newest adventure is her blog, The Gibson Girls Guide to Glamor which details...

02 jan 12

Merry Christmas

Henry Raeburn, The Skating Minister, c 1790sWishing you all a safe, happy, and most importantly, relaxing Christmas! Thank you to all readers and the blogger community for all the joy youve spread to...

25 dec 11

Childrens Dolls

In this season of shopping and gift wrapping and endless commercials my mind begins to wander to the days when children didnt have whole room dedicated to their toys.  If a child was lucky enoug...

24 dec 11 1 person likes this

TickTock

Nowadays we tend to have some sort of clock in every room of the house.  If we dont have a clock usually we have a watch or, of course the ever-attached mobile phone.  Its hard to imagine n...

21 dec 11

Book Review: Sense and Sensibility Bath Bicentenary Edition

It has been a year of Sense and Sensibility for me.  Ever since I took part in Austenproses Bicentenary Challenge at the beginning of the year I have been exposed to many different and colourful...

09 dec 11

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José Camarón Boronat, Parejas en un Parque, 1785

05 dec 11

The Edgcumbes: Devoted Animal Lovers

Perhaps we are all guilty, at one time or another, for doting on our beloved pets.  Some families even have a strong history of doting on their pets.  The Cavendishes were quite well-known ...

21 nov 11 1 person likes this

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