tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.comments2023-10-20T06:26:13.925-04:00Number One LondonKristine Hughes and Victoria Hinshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618008157221665834noreply@blogger.comBlogger2430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-78077403836894582252017-02-20T14:21:33.694-05:002017-02-20T14:21:33.694-05:00This work is exquisite! I researched Regency era s...This work is exquisite! I researched Regency era shell work for a character in my Pride and Prejudice meets the Addams Family book. It is a fascinating art, one for which I do not believe I have the patience! Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-57903043734609258962017-02-19T12:22:55.432-05:002017-02-19T12:22:55.432-05:00That's fantastic! Congrats~ Y'all definite...That's fantastic! Congrats~ Y'all definitely deserve this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442591877269652517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-30497103387794933692017-02-17T15:09:17.166-05:002017-02-17T15:09:17.166-05:00Congratulations on this splendid endorsement of yo...Congratulations on this splendid endorsement of your hard work, asa well as the recognition of the high quality of your tours.Beth Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291800895744785318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-13975536640171859892017-02-17T13:31:36.127-05:002017-02-17T13:31:36.127-05:00That's great news! CongratulationsThat's great news! CongratulationsLouise Allenhttp://www.louiseallenregency.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-37865512981827536942017-02-17T12:58:30.221-05:002017-02-17T12:58:30.221-05:00Thank you, Nancy! This topic is near and dear to m...Thank you, Nancy! This topic is near and dear to my heart as well. These libraries are such treasures and I am so enjoying my research for these posts!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-1936331577051830622017-02-17T12:43:21.794-05:002017-02-17T12:43:21.794-05:00The English country house library is a topic that ...The English country house library is a topic that I love to explore! Thank you for some great examples of the decor and individual furnishings. I'm looking forward to your next post.Nancy Lawrencehttp://nancylawrenceregency.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-18083429517094328062017-02-16T15:37:24.497-05:002017-02-16T15:37:24.497-05:00Thank you, Sally! And thank you for the informatio...Thank you, Sally! And thank you for the information on Pepys' custom shelves. I am off to research that gem of information. And you are indeed, correct. Scholars and writers - those people you would expect to maintain large collections of books were indeed in play from the Reformation forward. I was more intrigued by the idea of collecting books in the same way one would collect art and sometimes for the same reasons. And I found it interesting that these libraries in stately homes were often made available to people outside of the peerage as a resource. For whatever reason the owners of these homes collected books I am eternally grateful. And who knows what treasures will still be found in these collections. More on that in my next post!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-75783071103271452092017-02-16T15:32:16.747-05:002017-02-16T15:32:16.747-05:00Thank you, Vanessa! I have something of a fetish f...Thank you, Vanessa! I have something of a fetish for collecting photos and period examples of Regency era furniture. Items made specifically for use in a library really came into their own during this era. Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-44284325360507761122017-02-16T14:37:05.226-05:002017-02-16T14:37:05.226-05:00I love this article, and the pictures are fabulous...I love this article, and the pictures are fabulous. However, you start out quoting Shakespeare, and I recall Samuel Pepys' library was so large he had custom shelves built (you can see them at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford) - both examples from the 17th century. Granted there were not that many books printed yet, so they diligently wrote plays, poetry, novels and travel guides for the 18th century rich to collect. Maybe the concept of a room specifically designated as a library was growing, but large collections of books were not that unusual.Sally Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287628255330281037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-26274369814307904052017-02-16T13:10:42.403-05:002017-02-16T13:10:42.403-05:00Terrific post, Louisa! Thanks for including all th...Terrific post, Louisa! Thanks for including all those wonderful furniture pictures!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-74565911167583130842017-02-15T00:34:26.731-05:002017-02-15T00:34:26.731-05:00Thank you for your comment! That Twinings tea had ...Thank you for your comment! That Twinings tea had been around so long surprised me too. 😊 Love to Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571897986948971452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-53561148105685715142017-02-14T21:43:56.466-05:002017-02-14T21:43:56.466-05:00Oh yes, Joanna, your boards are responsible for ma...Oh yes, Joanna, your boards are responsible for many of my lost hours!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-29897985652315900462017-02-14T21:41:48.729-05:002017-02-14T21:41:48.729-05:00What fascinating research! I had no idea one of my...What fascinating research! I had no idea one of my favorite tea brands had been in business so long! And I do love those Valentine's signs.Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-72069131366125271892017-02-14T11:53:07.773-05:002017-02-14T11:53:07.773-05:00We love all your boards, Joanna!We love all your boards, Joanna!Kristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-60458177093875632512017-02-11T10:21:14.436-05:002017-02-11T10:21:14.436-05:00I'm glad you find my Etiquette and Manners boa...I'm glad you find my Etiquette and Manners board helpful!<br /><br />Joanna WaughJoanna Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937016622242214240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-66242834245645846492017-02-06T07:58:05.489-05:002017-02-06T07:58:05.489-05:00My pleasure, Louisa! It is an excellent source and...My pleasure, Louisa! It is an excellent source and the contributors write well about those times :-)<br />Jo Manningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-57501277880103352672017-02-01T15:25:24.722-05:002017-02-01T15:25:24.722-05:00Oooh! I have been coveting this book since I found...Oooh! I have been coveting this book since I found out about the exhibit! Now I have no choice! Have to have it! I so wish I could see the exhibit! Then, as today, a great deal of information about celebrities needs to be take with a grain of salt until investigated. And, I fear, the truth is always somewhere in the middle of it all! Thanks so much, Jo, for a fabulous review!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-59350646973693002152017-01-29T16:14:22.333-05:002017-01-29T16:14:22.333-05:00Thank you, La Divina! Purcell is one of my favorit...Thank you, La Divina! Purcell is one of my favorites as well. It breaks my heart all over again when I think of how young he was when he died. Heaven only knows what wondrous works we were deprived of by his death. And the sheer volume of his work for his years on this earth is astonishing!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-16337631497787402392017-01-29T14:29:04.049-05:002017-01-29T14:29:04.049-05:00Louisa, what a fascinating piece! And as Purcell i...Louisa, what a fascinating piece! And as Purcell is one of my favourite composers, I'm all in favour of finding more works (although given he only lived into his 30s (36?), he was enormously prolific with what we already know. Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-32680643958426565872017-01-28T22:59:40.709-05:002017-01-28T22:59:40.709-05:00Thank you, O Divine One !! You know this is my ver...Thank you, O Divine One !! You know this is my very favorite spot on the Web!! I am so thrilled they let me move in!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-82507717081739974872017-01-28T22:58:22.132-05:002017-01-28T22:58:22.132-05:00Thank you so much, Beth. I love discovering new st...Thank you so much, Beth. I love discovering new stately homes in England. And I love sharing them and all of those lovely photos with everyone. I look forward to doing so here! Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-84304160224511715052017-01-28T22:50:17.347-05:002017-01-28T22:50:17.347-05:00Thank you so much, Regine. I am so glad you enjoye...Thank you so much, Regine. I am so glad you enjoyed it.Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-28800389819789522022017-01-28T22:49:29.892-05:002017-01-28T22:49:29.892-05:00Thank you, O Divine One! Actually some of the popu...Thank you, O Divine One! Actually some of the popular tunes they would have acquired as broad sheets from London - most printed the night after the song debuted at Vauxhall - would be quite bawdy, even by our standards. Young ladies were allowed a great deal more leverage when it came to their music. Because the key was to have new music out constantly, once the printers discovered what a lucrative business it was, many of the popular songs might be sung to old tunes. The words, however, could be about anything from the latest social scandal to the latest government debacle to the latest political upheaval. Then, of course, sex and romance were also popular topics. I will whip up a post here on the popular songs and their sources and post it here soon. Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-35328319506006494442017-01-28T17:30:53.326-05:002017-01-28T17:30:53.326-05:00Great. Great. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924231649859362887.post-84513438759268615752017-01-28T16:24:22.250-05:002017-01-28T16:24:22.250-05:00This is fascinating, Louisa!
I'd love to hear...This is fascinating, Louisa! <br />I'd love to hear more about the "popular" music of the time period, the music played at Vauxhall, for example. What would those young ladies be playing and singing with their friends?Diane Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994708280409916362noreply@blogger.com