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Sir William Knighton: Prinny’s Éminence Grise?

A cross-post from The Regency Redingote: Over the years, I have read a number of biographies of George IV, as well as biographies of some of those who made up his circle. There were always brief, sometimes vague, references to one shadowy member of that circle, Sir William Knighton. But the substance of the man…

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The Origins of the Modern Look Men’s Clothing by Maggi Andersen

The Origins of the Modern Look Men’s Clothing 18th Century – 21st Century by Maggi Andersen. I don’t pretend to be an expert on fashion. I wanted to show some of the changes which have taken place over the last few hundred years to men’s clothing, as well as the styles which have remained constant.

Beau Brummell in our Regency Promenade by Nancy Mayer
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Beau Brummell in our Regency Promenade by Nancy Mayer

 In our Regency Promenade today, Nancy Mayer looks at Beau Brummell. Beau Brummell (1778 – 1840) I do not like Beau Brummell and  think he has been credited with more than he accomplished. George Brummell was born in 1778. His father is said to have been a private secretary to Lord North, who was prime Minister of England from 1770- 1782….