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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.

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God Bless Britain. You are in our prayers. 7 July 2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Send Someone a Christmas Card

The British Library allows you to send e-cards featuring lots of beautiful old images from the Library's collection.

Send a Christmas card to a friend or family member here.

I sent the "Buckingham House" e-card to Lady Christine just last night.

Here is a little bit of information about Christmas cards from the British Library:

Although people had exchanged hand-written greetings for centuries, commercially printed Christmas cards seem to have originated in London in the mid 19th century.

The first Christmas card was probably designed in 1843 by London artist John Calcott Horsley. He was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, a wealthy British businessman who wanted a card to send to friends and business acquaintances. The inscription read: ‘merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you.’ This card is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

posted by Lady Jane | 7:09 PM

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