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A Jane Austen Daydream: A Review

A sneak preview of the cover for A Jane Austen Daydream

a review of Scott D. Southard’s newest novel

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Netting Instructions from Beeton’s Book of Needlework

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It is amazing to me,how young ladies can have patience to be so very accomplished as they all are….They all paint tables, cover skreens, and net purses…

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The Game of Graces

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A pretty past time for young ladies….

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Conserve of Roses, boiled

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A lovely way to make your roses last just a little bit longer.

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Isaac Watts: Author of Joy to the World

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Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was [...]

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The Cobb: Lyme Regis

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Show me the exact spot where Louisa Musgrove fell!

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Knit a Pineapple Purse

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This adorable purse is based on an extant copy in the Kyoto Institute archives.

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A proposal at the Centre

Marriage proposal witnessed by Martin Salter

We’ve just been sent some lovely photos of Zach’s proposal to Julie which happened recently in the Regency Tea Room. It’s so romantic. Here’s what they said; We cannot express our gratitude for all that you did to make sure that our special moment was perfect. We are so happy and we thank you with all [...]

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A Cameo Appearance by Jane Austen

Jane Austen Cameo

BeBookBound’s Erika Price shares her cameo necklace

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Creating a Straw Bonnet from “Scratch”

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The base of the millinery industry

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