Regency Life & Times
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Regency Suds
Soap as we know it wasn’t always around. During the Regency, people often used harsh lye or a ball of soap to wash and it didn’t come in a bar like we are accustomed to using. Some of the more wealthy people were able to afford fancy bar soap, but they were used sparingly, as a luxury item.
The Cotillion
Balls and dancing are something present in many Regency books and movies. The Cotillion was one of the most popular dances they would participate in during these balls. Do you have a favorite dance you like to do at a party or wedding?
A Year Without a Summer
We love to romanticize the Regency, but they had their share of struggles during this time as well. 1816 was called “the year without a summer,” when a volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused dust to block out the sun around the world. This led to colder weather and caused many harvests to fail.
Regency Mattresses
How many mattresses do you have on your bed? If you had lived during the Regency, you might answer 3 or more! Because mattresses were so thin, it was common to pile them up to achieve more comfort.
Skittles
During the Regency, Skittles was not the name of a fruity candy, but a popular lawn bowling game. Read here to learn the rules. Would you play this at one of your summer get togethers?
