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Mrs Finnegan has a Word for it

Mrs Finnegan performs an important public service by compiling a list of insults hurled on the back streets of Brighton. She also shares (with reservations) a recipe for homemade wine.

November 26, 2024 · 6 Comments

Mrs Finnegan Discovers 23 Ways Not To Die

If you want to stay safe, follow the advice Mrs Finnegan has quarried from centuries of folklore and young wives’ tale

October 22, 2024 · 6 Comments

Mrs Finnegan is Blown Away by Stormy Weather and her Own Verse (which is much Worse)

Are you troubled by wind?The rain has lashed Brunswick Square* in recent days and the gales that followed tore tears from the eyes of young girls and DRIED the pavements … Continue reading

October 1, 2024 · 5 Comments

Mrs Finnegan is Stumped

Mrs Finnegan has a blockage and hopes devoted readers can help – especially writers and drafters of binding contracts.

September 17, 2024 · 16 Comments

A Title! A Title! Mrs Finnegan is Quite Overcome

You will no DOUBT, dear reader, recall that some weeks ago I asked you to suggest a title for my forthcoming book. There were THREE choices: (A) A Housekeeper’s Homely … Continue reading

September 3, 2024 · 6 Comments

Short Announcement from MRS FINNEGAN

An opportunity to meet Mrs Finnegan in person with special information for those travelling from North America.

August 13, 2024 · 2 Comments

It’s THAT Time Again…as Mrs Finnegan Observes

Mrs Finnegan, eminent housekeeper & reservoir of good advice, reveals how the Dog Days of Summer got their name – information that might usefully be slipped into polite conversation. Plus a warning to young ladies and wine drinkers.

July 30, 2024 · 4 Comments

VOTE FOR MRS FINNEGAN

Can Mrs Finnegan rely on your support? The Regency Housekeeper is writing a book and needs your help to choose the PERFECT title

July 2, 2024 · 89 Comments

What Mrs Finnegan Wanted for Christmas and What She Got

May each journey you take be SHORTENED by laughter May friendship keep company with you every day of the New Year And may you have better LUCK than I did … Continue reading

December 26, 2023 · 10 Comments

Drum Roll If You Please…

Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper is delighted to announce that her almanac is about to be launched…

March 21, 2023 · 4 Comments

What is Mrs Finnegan Doing? Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Explains All

Mrs Finnegan has become her husband’s debt collector as he is too much of a gentleman to do it himself. But she does nothing that would be unbecoming to a Brighton housekeeper

March 14, 2023 · 2 Comments

Yes, Mrs Finnegan is NOT back yet. Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Still has Far TOO Much To Do

Although readers clamour for her return, Mrs Finnegan is still too busy to take up her usual duties. However, she can solve the age-old problem of what to do when you’ve forgotten someone’s name….

March 7, 2023 · 6 Comments

Mrs Finnegan will RETURN — Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper has NOT abandoned you entirely

Mrs Finnegan has been silent these past weeks but she returns to ASSURE her loyal readers that she is still alive AND still married.

February 28, 2023 · 3 Comments

To Wed or Not? Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Makes Her Decision

Mrs Finnegan, leading housekeeper of her generation, makes up her mind about the MOST important decision of her life. From now on will anything be the same again?

January 10, 2023 · 5 Comments

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