Tag: Regency balls
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Mr Beveridge’s Maggot: The Regency Ball Boom and Its Modern Revival
The Regency Ball Revival: A Glimpse into an Age of Elegance In recent years, a delightful cultural trend has swept through historic venues and theatres: the revival of Regency balls. Named for the era of George IV’s early reign and the social circles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these events transport participants…
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Take Your Partner for Mr Beveridge’s Maggot: The Boom in Regency Balls
Introduction: A Dance, A Era The image of Regency England is inseparable from the swirl of satin, the clack of heeled shoes, and the intricate steps of a country-dance. In the early 19th century, balls were not mere entertainment; they were the social engine of the age. They dictated fashion, determined social hierarchies, and offered…