The location of Delaford, England was mentioned a few times in the novel Sense & Sensibility.  This was Colonel Brandon’s home. He eventually begins a relationship with Marianne, and this is where they will reside. Not to mention, Colonel Brandon also offers Edward and Elinor a piece of estate on his land. This means that the sisters will be on the same land and be able to continue their plays off each other’s sense and sensibility. In the real world, Delaford is the location of Dorest also known as Dorsetshire, England. Dorset has a varied landscape featuring broad elevated chalk downs, steep limestone ridges and low-lying clay valleys (Dorset). During the 19^th century in Dorest, “poor families could be housed in one of three broad ways. Firstly, they could take over existing accommodation such as empty farmhouses, or cottages. Individuals were more likely to lodge with existing farmers and cottagers. In other cases, it was...

London and The London Social Season

During the Regency Era, London was populated by the elite especially during certain parts of the year.  Like some of the families in Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, many of those who were part of the elite or the nobility had country homes as their main residences but traveled to town during what was called London Season or the social season.  During this time, festivals and balls were held, which offered opportunities for young people to be officially introduced to society (Wikipedia).  London Season usually began in October or November and lasted until April or May (Knowles), which is about the same time frame for the Dashwood sisters’ visit to town.  However, historically, these dates could vary, as the Season coincided with sessions of Parliament, as the festivities were established as a way for families of the members of Parliament to keep busy (Hatch). 

“Town” as it is often called, does not refer to London...