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If you have ever read a historical novel set in 17th, 18th or 19th
century England, you've probably heard of the London Season. The
aristocracy considered it so important that for them the year revolved
around it. But what was this Season? And when did it take place?
The London Season did not fall between two specific and set dates, but
coincided with the Parliamentary session, which usually started sometime
after Christmas (depending on when the hunting season came to a close
in the country), and ended in July, when it adjourned for the summer.
During that time, anyone who was anyone rushed to London to see and be
seen, entertain and be entertained. And of courses, women rushed to
their seamstress and milliners to buy new gown, hats, gloves, shoes and
any other piece of attire they could think of to show off during the
season! (Read entire post.)
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