What Courting In Regency England Was Actually Like

Courtship during the Regency period was serious business. Finding a partner involved a series of practical and romantic considerations as well as a strict adherence to Regency courting etiquette.

The Regency era - which technically lasted in Great Britain from 1811 to 1820, but was part of the larger social and cultural era of the late 18th and early 19th centuries - might have had a reputation for licentiousness when it came to matters of the heart. But it also was an era of politeness and gentility, and rules governed how middle- and upper-class couples should interact with one another.

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[Gerryof]

In Jane Austen's novels, which were written in the Regency Era, her ladies often had occasion to be with gentlemen alone, unchaperoned. Walking with Col. Fitzwilliam, Mr. Darcy's first visit to Elizabeth, etc. The ideal was to be chaperoned but I don't think they payed as much attention to that rule as historians think. Much like we today don't really behave according to good etiquette all the time either.

[veteranredbeard]

I turned my History professor onto this channel and now he's hooked. Careful Weird History...you may find yourself in some lesson plans!

[abijitrd]

this channel found its niche, and its exploring topics that we all never cared about, but loved to hear

[toomanyopinions]

I would have liked to hear more about the lower class' traditions

[laserbeam]

I can understand the money thing....My old uncle used to say, "When poverty comes in the back door love goes out the front door". I found out the hard way he was right.

[lt]

There's a few stories in my family of couples that got married in Scotland... it always confused me as we were English and Irish but I'm starting to understand now 🤣. The women in my family have never been good at being obedient.

[Global_Havoc]

I'm glad he used so many snippets from the 1995 Pride and Prejudice. It's my favorite, and I always get annoyed that it gets passed over for the 2005 one. Plus the Sense and Sensibility one from the same year (1995). Loved that one too :)

[annemariecronen]

I would love to hear the differences between England and the US when it came to courting(if there were any)during this time period

[arielklay]

2:45 thank you for correcting the confused idea that Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet were not of the same class.

[taylorrogers]

Unlike my history classes in high school, I actually like this channel and love learning about history such as this. Scratch that, I love this channel and always will. Way to go, Weird History! You've officially got me hooked.

[LloydishC]

I almost never hear anyone say the phrase ‘bump the uglies’. I’ve said it for years (well, I say bumping uglies but same same) and I’m so happy I’ve heard it here on one of my fave channels 😂❤️

[khadijahnyabinghi]

I love all of Jane Austen's novels. She is the best.

[Alicapy]

Yk, I love when my thoughts like this are answered. This channel always seems to scratch that itch of wonder in my brain

[hannahrobbins]

Sounds a lot like the academic job market 😂
Mixing in public at conference events intended to match candidates with schools, a “season” when it all goes down, sharing gossip to learn who’s hiring and who’s interviewing with whom, the total financial dependence as a candidate of waiting for a school to make you an offer…
SO glad I don’t have to go through that again - and that I don’t have to court in Regency England

[kathyevans]

Courtship feels a little complicated during this time. (It still is)

[rpandher]

After having read at least 60 historical romance novels post Bridgerton, none of the facts are a surprise. They are delightful.

[tremorsfan]

I've always liked the clothing of the Regency Era. I feel like the Victorian Era was a step back.

[hilarymoonmurphy]

But in the actual regency era, correspondence was not allowed between courting couples who were not yet engaged. This is a major plot point in Sense and Sensibility, and the main reason why Darcy's letter to Elizabeth was handled so discreetly, and why Elizabeth could not with propriety respond to him. Writing in courtship before being engaged was only allowed later in the Victorian era.

[clarangakoana]

The times were rigid as hell, imagine going around with a chaperone on a date I would feel uncomfortable cause I'm already shy and here aunt magret is tapping along checking on us every minute. No thank u I would be a proud spinster 😂

[LorienInksong]

I hate to say it but my social surroundings and first marriage were clearly really influenced by these ideals. Its a good wake-up call to be more careful if I ever pursue love again about what kind of social toxicity to look out for. If there's a next time its going to be different.