November 1816, a month of major events!
Rosings Park in Kent, the residence of Lady Catherine and Anne de Bourgh
Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Lady Catherine's express letter to Lord Matlock
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Lady Catherine's seal and gold wax sticks
Miss Anne de Bourgh
Mrs. Jenkinson, Anne de Bourgh's companion
Swing hanging from a huge oak at Rosings Park
Countess of Starkley
Lady Starkley's vinaigrette
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Grosvenor Square in London, etching dated 1813
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
Coffee mug and pot of silver
Darcy's writing desk at Darcy House
Darcy's journal
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Mr. Darcy goes shopping! Oxford Street is probably not the best street to start on. 1813 etching of Tyburn Turnpike on Oxford Street.
1810 view of Piccadilly, the street with the famous "circus" roundabout, via the Hyde Park Corner
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An 1827 etching from Ackermann's of Pall Mall, the major shopping area of London
Harding, Howell & Co. shopping mall on Pall Mall, arguably the world's first true "mall" for shopping
March 1809 article in Ackermann's Repository describing Harding, Howell, & Co.
Famed actresses assisting Mr. Darcy in buying gifts for his bride-to-be
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Cape/stole and muff of ermine
Hand-held fire shield
French Limoges scents in an enameled floral chest
Quizzing glass of gold and turquoise
Beautiful gloves and a lacquered glove box
Gold hair combs
Two reticules
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Two sewing thimbles with cases
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Silver, gold, and mother-of-pearl mirror
Silver vanity set, a wedding gift from Darcy
Gloucester Coffee House on Piccadilly, an etching by James Pollard (1792-1867)
Elizabeth Bennet
Jane Bennet
Bennet sisters busily shopping, first at the millinery shop
1807 etching of Wedgewood Bath shop in London
1809 etching of Pellat and Green Glassmakers
1816 etching of Ross Perfumery on Bishopsgate Street in London
D.R. Harris and Co. Opened in 1790, it is London’s oldest pharmacy, specializing in shaving products, aftershaves and colognes, and skin-care products.
Front entrance door of Darcy House on Grosvenor Square
DEAREST ring Mr. Darcy gives to Elizabeth to mark their engagement
Lizzy's official engagement ring, previously given to Darcy's mother by his father
Sapphire and diamond necklace
Meyer & Mortimer Tailors. Ledger includes the Prince Regent! Look closely... maybe Mr. Darcy is listed too.
Mr. Darcy's fancy wedding waistcoat
York's Coffee House near Green Park in London
Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam
Miss Georgiana Darcy
Würth cutlery set in a leather case, set date: 1780
Compagnie des Indes tea set dates from the Yongzheng Period (1723-1735)
Afternoon tea with Miss Darcy
Mr. Travers, Darcy House butler
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Mrs. Smyth, Darcy House housekeeper
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Darcy House library, the section with Darcy's desk and office
Darcy's swivel chair. First swivel chair invented by Thomas Jefferson in 1761. This model is dated 1880.
Sofa in Mr. Darcy's office/library
View of Cheapside, an 1813 etching
Mr. Edward Gardiner
Mrs. Violet Gardiner
Lizzy's bedroom at Gardiner townhouse. Note the tall mirror!
Darcy's largest, best coach
A view of St. James's Square, Ackermann's etching from 1812
Matlock townhouse located in St. James' Square
Matlock townhouse library
Earl of Matlock
Countess of Matlock
Mr. Jonathan Fitzwilliam
Mrs. Priscilla Fitzwilliam
Matlock townhouse parlor
Matlock townhouse dining room
A glass of fine wine is much like a fine man
Berkeley Square, location of Mr. Bingley's townhouse, an etching dated 1813
Mr. Charles Bingley
A landau with the top folded down. Perfect for a drive around Town!
1720 Map of London streets surrounding St. James' Palace
Map/layout of St. James' Palace. Note the inner courts.
North front of St. James' Palace, an 1819 painting by Charles Wild
Colour Court of St. James' Palace
Coldstream Guards of St. James' Palace, painting by Harry Payne (1858-1927)
1815 Palace Guards
Palace Guards, foot regiment
Guard Change Ceremony, Colour Court, at St. James' Palace, painting date 1778
James Frazer, famed Coldstream Regimental Band Janissay musician, 1800 painting
Map of Charing Cross, London
Drawing of the original Charing Cross erected in 13thC by Richard I
Charles I monument erected at Charing Cross, etching date 1725
Closeup of Charles I statue presently located in center of Charing Cross roundabout, London
Royal Mews at Charing Cross, etching date 1747
View of the Strand from Charing Cross, Ackermann's date 1811
Map of Covent Garden dated 1720
Architect Inigo Jones (1573-1652), designer of Covent Garden
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4th Earl of Bedford, creator of Covent Garden. Painting 1636 by Henry Bone.
Covent Garden marketplace stalls, etching date 1820
View of Covent Garden Market with stalls in the piazza, etching date 1827
View of St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden, etching date 1737
London market seller
Open piazza on south side of Covent Garden, etching date 1730
Covered piazza on north side of Covent Garden, etching date 1768
Layout of Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, etching date 1749
Westminster Abbey nave
Layout of Westminster Abbey and Parliament buildings, etching date 1707
North entrance promenade of St. James' Park, etching date 1804
View of the promenade before the Old Horse Guards, a St. James's Park painting from 1749
Palace private gardens & portion of St. James's Park, dated 1732
St. James's Park Central Canal & walkway, dated 1756
Darcy House master's chambers private terrace
Vauxhall Garden, a night time symphony
Gardiner children
Royal Menagerie located within the Tower of London, Ackermann's July 1812
Darcy House dining room
Newmarket . . . where horse racing happens!
The Jockey Club in Newmarket
Jockey Club Rooms, etching from 1825
Meeting room at the Jockey Club
Grosvenor Church in London
Grosvenor Chapel interior view of altar, with upper and lower pews
Grosvenor Chapel upper level pew boxes
Interior of Grosvenor Chapel with massive organ
Grosvenor Chapel organ, dating from 1732
Royal coat of arms at Grosvenor Chapel
Lord Westingcote
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His Grace, the Duke of Grafton
Grosvenor Gate at Hyde Park during the Encampment, etching from 1780
Newmarket Race Course, an 1909 painting by James Pollard
Royal Exchange in London, Ackermann etching from 1812
The Hertfordshire "bluffs" with a light dusting of snow
Spyder Phaeton, perfect for privacy and snuggling
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"The Prisoner of Chillon, and Other Poems" by Lord Byron
Hatchard's Bookseller in London, operating since 1797
Gentleman's Magazine, the November 1816 edition
Netherfield Park, the Hertfordshire residence of Mr. Bingley
Mr. Darcy's 29th birthday celebration cake
The birthday man's special chair
Gold-gilt pot of steaming hot chocolate with burner to keep warm, frother, and spoon
Birthday luncheon menu: salmagundi, stewed oysters, salver of fruit, Scotch eggs, spinach soufflé, turtle soup, and beef a la mode
Entertainment hour treats: ratafia cakes, lemon biscuits, apple fritters, and coffee wafers
Book of charades, riddles, & conundrums, the 1812 edition
Playing blindman's bluff
Time for tea! Set dating 1790
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Gift from Charles: a Michael Nouwen gold pocket watch, date: 1600-1610
Gift from Georgiana, to wear at the wedding: A sapphire, amber and diamond cravat pin
A second gift from Georgiana: a new riding crop
From Elizabeth: "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, first edition 1667
Bookmark gift from Elizabeth with Biblical quote "The Two Shall Become One Flesh"
Netherfield dining room
Migrating woodcock
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Longbourn Manor, home of the Bennets
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Mrs. Bennet
Mary Bennet
Kitty Bennet
Darcy bedchamber while at Netherfield
Lizzy's packed belongings waiting for transport to Pemberley
Sturdy wagon for precious cargo
Farmer's Almanack, year 1816
Hertfordshire landscape and walking trail
A small copse of willow trees encompassing Lizzy's "willow bench"
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Samuel Oliver, Darcy's manservant
A wedding gift from Samuel Oliver: sapphire and diamond cufflinks
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Jacob's Ladder flowers in varied shades of blue & purple
Reverend Jenney, Meryton church's Anglican priest
All Soul's Trinity Church, Meryton in Hertfordshire
Church interior, a perfect wedding location
Elizabeth's wedding gown
Book of Common Prayer, this rare book dated 1706
Solemnization of Matrimony from the Book of Common Prayer
Parish church registry England, this example dating 1818
Off on their honeymoon in Darcy's travel chariot
First steps to start the journey of happily ever after!
Luxury carriage comfort for an intimate beginning to happily ever after!
