Regency
adjective/ˈriːdʒənsi/
/ˈriːdʒənsi/
[usually before noun]- of or in the style of the period 1811–20 in the UK, when George, Prince of Wales, was regent (= ruled the country in place of the king, his father)
- Regency architecture
CultureThe architecture and design of the Regency period is in a simple elegant style based on ancient classical models. The best-known Regency architect is John Nash, who designed Regent Street and Regent's Park.Topics Historyc2, Buildingsc2Want to learn more?
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