Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2)

A vivid portrait of England at the turn of the nineteenth century unfolds in this two‑volume study, where the everyday lives of merchants, artisans, and the rising middle class take centre stage. Drawing on contemporary letters, newspapers and official records, the author reconstructs the rhythms of street markets, the chatter of coffee‑houses, and the fashions that defined a restless society. Ninety detailed illustrations punctuate the narrative, giving listeners a clear visual sense of the era as the story is told.

The work also follows the turbulent political backdrop of King George III’s illness and the tentative steps toward a Regency, showing how the nation’s anxieties filtered through both high‑politics and household gossip. By focusing on the interplay between personal hardships, such as the king’s repeated bouts of mental decline, and broader economic shifts, the book paints a balanced picture of a country on the cusp of modernity. Listeners are invited to hear the sounds of London’s streets, the clatter of carriage wheels, and the whispered debates that shaped the age.