Tag: social history
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Mr Beveridge’s Maggot and the Regency Ball Boom: A Glimpse into 19th-Century Soirées
Introduction: A Glimpse into Regency Ball Culture When a couple steps into a Regency ball, they enter a world where etiquette, music, and movement choreograph social life. The period, roughly spanning the early 1800s, saw a surge in organized dances, grand lobbies, and meticulously arranged ensembles. In this era, Mr Beveridge’s Maggot—one of the many…
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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…
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Wet Pubs and €9 Meals: Covid Reflections Across Ireland Today
A Wander Back to a Wetter, Simpler Era The piece you’re about to read is a stroll down memory lane, guided by a casual chat that wandered from light banter to a lingering question about Covid’s shadow over everyday life. It’s a reminder of the old days when a pint could be part of a…
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A Nostalgic Pint and a €9 Meal: Reflections from Ireland’s Wet Pub Era
Introduction: A trip down memory lane In a recent stroll through memory and melody, a familiar scene returns: the wet pubs, the glow of a well-poured pint, and the simple joy of a €9 meal that felt like a small celebration in a time when celebrations were scarce. This piece isn’t merely nostalgia; it’s a…