In
June 1799 Jane Austen was staying in Bath with her brother Edward and
shopping for dress material. Funnily enough we are doing the same to
prepare our costumes for the Jane Austen Festival - gosh doesn't sewing
make your fingers sore!
Jackie Herring
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How
an American millionairess set about the restoration of Edward
Austen’s dilapidated manor house and has breathed new life into
this historic pile. |
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Hello
from Becca. We are adding new items to our online giftshop all the
time, many are exclusive to us. I am proud to present our new range of
jewellery, hand-crafted locally here in Somerset. Have a look at these
silver Darcy Heart charms, we also have a very mini version of Pride & Prejudice! |
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Way
back in 2007 we featured an article suggesting that Lily Allen, Stephen
Fry and Russel Brand were to star in a spoof of ‘Pride and
Prejudice’. That story went away but has returned minus Russell
Brand – maybe it was something to do with his infamous ansaphone
gaff.
Original story |
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Novelist Linore Rose Burkard looks at Jane’s 3 prayers and the influence of ‘religion’ on Regency life. |
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A
literary historian believes he has tracked down the origins of the
romantic novelist's notorious 'nameless dateless lover' to a summer
romance at the seaside in Devon? |
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How do you précis the information in just 140 characters? Follow the link to find out
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Who's
your favourite Darcy of all time? What was the best adaptation of 2008?
Best actor and actress? Influence the outcome of the Regency World
Awards by voting online.
There are also a few tickets left if you would like to attend. |
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Jane Austen's Regency World magazine celebrates ten years of the Jane Austen Centre and previews the forthcoming Festival.
It also examines the scandal of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick,
tells the tale of Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein, and considers
what Jane tells us about climate change. Plus - Maggie Lane on the
spread of Jane's fame. On sale July 1.d. |
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The
National Gallery of Victoria is preparing to open an exhibition
charting the fashion changes during Jane Austen's lifetime (1775-1817). |
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A
quiz inspired by the book "Jane Austen's Guide to Manners- Compliments,
Charades and Horrible Blunders" by Josephine Ross, with adorable
illustrations by Henrietta Webb. |
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