In a delightful blog post by Mike Rendell discusses Guinness and the Georgian Gentleman: Guinness Arthur Guinness started brewing ales from 1759 at the St James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin.
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The "Great Coat" and 1780’s Awesome Sauce vs. 1980’s Awsome SauceThe "Great Coat" and 1780’s Awesome Sauce vs. 1980’s Awsome Sauce
To me, the great coat is more than a necessary staple of any Georgian Gentleman’s Wardrobe. The Great Coat is one of the best features of Regency & Georgian romances.
Facinating History of the 5th Duke of PortlandFacinating History of the 5th Duke of Portland
How I love tales about eccentrics! This article, from the the Nottinghamshire history page, paints a picture of a duke so bizarre, he really needs to be adapted for a