In April, I’m posting 26 blogs, one for every letter of the alphabet. I write historical romance set in Regency England, and I’m offering a brief lexicon of words to help you understand the story world of my Regency characters. Follow the links for more in depth information.

Y is for Yard of Tin:

The Yard Of Tin was a horn, generally a yard or so long, used by the guard of a mail coach or stage coach to warn of approach and departure.

The Last of the Mail Coaches at Newcastle upon Tyne, by James Pollard

In this illustration by James Pollard, the red-coated guard standing on the back of the coach is clutching his horn. At the sound of the horn, the posting inn staff would jump into action for a hurried change of horses.

Questions? Comments? Visit tomorrow for the letter Z!

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