Jane Austen Centre Newsletter May 2007


		Online Newsletter Issue 28 - June 2007

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As Father's Day is celebrated this month in the UK, I thought it would be nice to spare a thought for possibly the most important man in Jane's life, her father, the Rev George Austen. He would have been 176 last May 1st.
According to the author and Jane Austen expert Maggie Lane, he was described in his youth as 'the handsome proctor ... with bright, intelligent dark eyes ... his chief personal attraction.' Quite a guy.

If you travel by British Airways this summer look out for The Jane Austen Centre and Bath as it is part of the in-flight entertainment before the film 'Becoming Jane'.

Finally, you must read the next part of our serial There must be Murder. Chapter 6 - Murder and Everything of the Kind: Theories abound as neighborhood secrets are revealed

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Jackie Herring

*Many thanks again to austenblog and it's contributors for keeping the newsletter informed of some of the many events and happenings in the world of Jane Austen.

I think only Darcy could afford this!
	If you are a size ‘zero’ with a significant pile of spare cash why not splash out on this piece of memorabilia.
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Free from our online Giftshop this month
	Do you know which Wiltshire house was used as Longbourn in the BBC's 'Pride & Prejudice'? 'Jane Austen's TV & Film Location Guide' is a best selling book in our gift shop at The Jane Austen Centre. It is now available for the first time in our on line shop too, and to celebrate we have a great new offer for you. Spend over £30.00 on goods on line (excluding postage) before July 15th, and we will send you a copy of this book absolutely free!! The book is worth £4.99 and is packed full of colour illustrations. Perfect for the Austen fan with an eye for detail!
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What's coming up in Jane Austen's Regency World
	See what’s coming up in the July and August edition of JARW. One of the articles, ‘Rejecting Jane’ will amaze you.
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Touring with the Gardiners - from our online magazine
	Touring the countryside was a popular summer pastime for wealthy Regency families. Take a look at some of the most popular destinations: The Lake District and the Peak District. .
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William Wordsworth: The True Soul of Poetry
	Find out more about this major English romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped launch the Romantic Age in literature during the late 18th c? .
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Which Jane Austen Character are you?
	Ever wondered who you were most like? Take this illuminating questionnaire and find out. A little bit of fun. Sorry, ladies only!
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Just how rich would Darcy be these days?
	A deadpan delivery by an economist sheds light on our hero’s staggering wealth measured by today’s standards. Only the hysterical take-off of Mrs. Bennet livens it up. It is a little slow to load so be patient
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Coming to Bath?
	Get free enty to the Jane Austen Centre, free sightseeing bus tour plus much more if you stay with our hotel partner any time this year. The Hilton Hotel is the official hotel sponsor of the Jane Austen Festival.
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See Pride and Prejudice in the open air
	This should be a delightful series of performances from this renowned company. Follow the link to the box office to purchase tickets.
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Quiz: Siblings - How many brothers and sisters?
	We all know that Darcy is an excellent brother but what else do we know about the brothers and sisters in Jane Austen's novels and real life.
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