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Marriage Annulments in Georgian England: From "I Do" to "I Don't"

Annulments often seem simple in Regency romances, but this wasn't a get-out-of-marriage-free card during the Georgian era.

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A young lady's debut was life changing, the stepping over the threshold from schoolroom to society, courtship and marriage on the horizon.

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The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?

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Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

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If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.

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This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.

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Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.

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Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?

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Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

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