Everyday Life
This was an upper-class beverage often served after dinner in the evening.
What is tea?
Written by Jane Austen in 1813, this novel features Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, highlighting social class and romance.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
Often known for his “lovesick” poetry and infamous love affairs, this poet became a symbol of romantic rebellion during the Regency era.
Who is Lord Byron?
The Regency era in Britain was marked by the ongoing conflict with this French military leader, who dominated much of Europe during the period.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
Hail! Glorious first, whose beams resplendent rise!
Thou, with my next, art welcome to the skies.
My hallowed whole calm consolation brings,
And relaxation from all earthly things.
Sunday
The term for a gathering of people where there was dancing, conversation, and often matchmaking—typically held in the evening.
What is a ball?
This famous author’s "Frankenstein" was a groundbreaking work of gothic horror that emerged during the Regency period.
Who is Mary Shelley?
This king, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, was known for his extravagant lifestyle and later ascended to the throne.
Who is George IV?
In Regency England, this social class, positioned just below the aristocracy, consisted of landowners and professionals who were often depicted in literature, including in novels by Jane Austen.
What is the gentry?
A mischievous urchin may soon do my first,
If he meets with a teapot or ewer.
My second bring on us both hunger and thirst.
My whole thirst and hunger will cure.
Breakfast
A job for lower-class boys who shouted news and advertisements through the streets.
What is a streethawker?
The Regency era saw the rise of this art form, where social commentaries were often expressed through humorous paintings, satirical sketches, and caricatures.
What is caricature?
This actor plays Sir Anthony Bridgerton in the eponymous Regency-themed series.
Who is Jonathan Bailey?
This ruling monarch, whose illness led to the establishment of the Regency period, was often referred to as "Mad King George".
Who is George III?
Joker!!!
Joker!!!
Women in the Regency era were expected to wear these when outside, which were used to protect them from the elements and add an air of elegance.
What is a shawl?
This influential cultural movement during the Regency era emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism, as opposed to the Enlightenment’s focus on reason.
What is Romanticism?
Largely unknown during her lifetime, today this author is constantly referenced in popular culture.
Who is Jane Austen?
This title, introduced in the 14th century, was the lowest rank of British nobility, just above a knight, and could be passed down to heirs, but did not confer the status of "lord."
What is a baronet?
My first, all sabled over with gloom,
Shuns the effulgent light of day;
My second, formed on fashion’s loom,
Gives female dress a neat display;
And in the embraces of my whole I’m blest,
While through my first I seek oblivion’s rest.
Nightcap
This meal consists of a pigeon put into a partridge, which went into a chicken which in turn was stuffed into a goose, the entirety then going into a turkey (all the meat having been first boned and seasoned).
What is a Yorkshire Christmas Pie?
The first of Sir Walter Scott’s famous historical novels, set in Scotland during the 18th century, but published during the Regency period.
What is Waverly?
A landowning lady, she preferred to wear men's clothes and is credited with being the first lesbian woman to have married her lover.
Who was Anne Lister?
Known for the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, this British military leader later became Prime Minister and was lauded for his role in defeating Napoleon.
Who is the Duke of Wellington?
My first’s a word comedians dread to hear;
My next gives charms to the revolving year.
My whole’s the joy of many a happy pair,
Yet ofttimes brings them misery and care.
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