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Mrs Finnegan and the New Butler get “acquainted”

In my last missive, I mentioned – in passing – that the new butler had arrived. Mr Cubbage. Many have written asking what happened at our introduction. I DON’T know … Continue reading

April 29, 2025 · 4 Comments

Mrs Finnegan is on the Cusp of Change

The Regency Town House Housekeeper has a spring in her step and a GLINT in her eye. I am NOT a woman easily flustered. Indeed my husband has often remarked … Continue reading

April 1, 2025 · 5 Comments

Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Reflects on Friendship and What it Means to have a Footman in the House

Change is is the air for Mrs Finnegan and The Regency Town House, but the Mistress refuses to confide in her faithful housekeeper and Mrs F must puzzle it out herself.
Could it even be the D word?

November 15, 2022 · 4 Comments

When the Days are SHORT and Nights LONG you need ADVICE from the 1830s BRIGHTON housekeeper

Mrs Finnegan is the Celebrated Authority on affairs of the HEART and HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT in addition to being housekeeper of The Regency Town House.More FOREIGN MAIL has arrived on her doorstep … Continue reading

October 13, 2020 · 2 Comments

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