Category Archives: Historical Hearts

The Man Who Saved Christmas at Historical Hearts

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

ALISON STUART has a wonderful post about The Man who Saved Christmas at Historical Hearts. Drop by to see who tried to subdue Christmas and who reinvented Christmas as a season of festivity and fun. Alison’s passion is the seventeenth century and in particular the English Civil War. Enjoy, Suzi Love Alison says…. In the years between the execution of Charles I (January 1649) and the Restoration of Charles II (known as the Interregnum), England was “ruled” by the puritans. Theatre, dancing, music – in fact most things that would be considered fun were frowned upon and banned and Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Nightwatchmen at Historical Hearts

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

My good friend Cheryl Leigh has a wonderful blog post at Historical Hearts about Night Watchmen and their sentry boxes.   Night Watchmen Through the Ages  (with a little help from Richard Armitage) On my last visit to Bath, I was delighted to discover by accident an eighteenth-century watchman’s sentry box. Not in a museum, not roped off, but standing on the corner of a quiet, pretty crescent as if waiting for the watchman to return. Situated in Norfolk Crescent beside a grassy expanse and opposite the Georgian terrace, Cumberland House, this circular structure (erected in 1793 and restored in 1896) … Continue reading →

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Historical Hearts Launch Party

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Heads Up – Historical Hearts Launch Party Historical Hearts, a group of Australian historical romance authors, is holding a week long Launch Party. From Monday 12th until Friday 16th September, 2011, our authors will talk about their writing, the historical eras they love best, and have give-aways for commenters. There will be discussions, prizes and fun times for readers and writers alike. An event you’ll not want to miss! I’ll be there on our first day, so please drop by and leave a comment or answer a question. Suzi Love

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