The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century

A s we all know the Duke of Devonshire was the definition of socially awkward.  We also know he  preferred the company of dogs to men ( no...

T his weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Wimpole Estate which was all decked out for Christmas.  Construction begun on the house in 164...

M obs of fans swarming around celebrities in the streets is no new concept.  Just ask the gorgeous Gunning sisters, Maria and Elizabeth ,...

A s we all well know, women fight a constant battle with themselves...not to faint.  Hysterics as they were called, were an expectant proble...