Dances at country inns were similar to Assembly Room Balls. But on a much smaller scale. They were usually held in smaller communities, organized by locals, and consisted of dancing and dining.

A look at a Regency Ball. From film adaptations of period literature. However, there are many things one can learn from a visual interpretation of the written page. To attend a period ball, please visit.

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Although wine and other alcoholic beverages were very common in the Regency Period, due to the poor quality and often contaminated water sources, drunkenness was only reserved and excused amongst gentlemen. Ladies were never to be drunk, lest they be shunned from society for their inexcusable behaviour.