Lawn Ornaments, Garden Furniture, and Hermits
The early 19th century saw the birth of a new phenomenon in Great Britain: local tourism. Spawned by improved roads and transportation, the growth of
Tag: England
A Good Michaelmas to You
If you’ve read much historical fiction set in Great Britain, you may have run across the word Michaelmas—there’s Michaelmas term at Oxford and Cambridge (and
Hey! Where’d Everyone Go?
Some time around late July every year, a very odd thing would happen in 19th century London: anyone who was anyone (if you know what
Have You Upped a Swan Today?
Well, have you? This is the official week for it, after all. Get out there and up those swans!
