Are We There Yet? Tourism During the Regency
WITH LOUISA CORNELLRegistration Closes November 11, 2026!
Class Description
In the years between 1780 and 1840 tourism by the people of England shifted dramatically due to two main factors—the Romantic movement and the Napoleonic Wars, which prevented a great deal of travel to the Continent. The emerging middle classes and the upper classes visited instead coastal seaside resorts, picturesque natural landscapes, historic spa towns, and the newly emerging industrial sites.
Whilst young men went on the Grand Tour (war and politics permitting) young ladies and families wandered the hills of the Peak District or the shores of the Lade District memorializing their trips with drawings, souvenirs, and collections of shells and flora. Trips with themes such as churches, castles, or country houses and gardens were also popular. Young professional men and especially bachelors enjoyed exploring the wilder areas of Wales and Scotland, especially if fishing was involved. This course will endeavor to cover the major and some minor tourism destinations, the basic shape these holidays took, the costs and amenities, and the role the explosion in the publication of travel journals and guidebooks played in encouraging the people of Regency England to explore the manmade and natural wonders of their own land.
About the Instructor
Louisa has been employed as everything from a veterinary technician to a bakery manager to night manager at a funeral home. Her education background includes a B.S. in Music Education and a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Judson College, a Master of Musical Arts and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Opera Performance and Music History from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a year’s fellowship at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria.
After retiring from a European career as an opera singer Louisa returned to her first love, writing Regency romance. A two-time Golden Heart finalist, three-time Daphne du Maurier winner, and four-time Royal Ascot winner—she is a member of RWA, Southern Magic RWA, and Regency Fiction Writers. She is both indie published and published by Scarsdale Publishing. Her first published work, the novella A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas, won the 2015 Holt Medallion. Her novel A Study in Passion won the historical romance mid-length category of RWA’s 2021 Vivian Award. Her 26th book A Pearl Seduced was published in August, 2024. Her first contemporary romance Cajun in a Kilt was published in December, 2024 and the fifth The Duke, the Witch, and the Party Planner was published in April, 2025.
Louisa has taught workshops for the Academe and has presented multiple workshops for The Beau Monde / Regency Fiction Writers Annual Conferences. She has also taught writing craft workshops for RWA chapters, her local library, and RWA’s Pen-2-Paper program.
Her hobbies include collecting Regency research books, studying the history of Gothic romance, creating Regency hats, and playing doorman and maid to a herd of small, yappy dogs. She visits the UK as often as she can! Visit the instructor’s website at https://www.facebook.com/RegencyWriterLouisaCornell or http://numberonelondon.net/
Class Delivery
This class consists of written PDF lessons with illustrations.
Class Format
2-WEEK COURSE
Written Lectures: YES
Video Lectures: NO
Other Videos: NO
Pictures: YES
Audio Files: NO
Writing Exercises: NO
Class Fees
$20 for RFW members
$35 for non-members
Registration Closes November 11, 2026!
Scholarships are available for members
