Jane Austen Newsletter 40 June 2008


		Online Newsletter Issue 40 - June 2008

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Hello again, in the last issue I told you I was off to the Victoria and Albert museum. Well, I had a great time there running the ‘Jane Austen Quiz’ at their Regency event. Well over 150 people were concentrating madly on my questions – what power! My Regency costume also brought admiring glances!
Enjoy the newsletter.
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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.

What’s new in the online Giftshop
	The online giftshop is growing and growing so be sure to have a look at our new items! Handmade spencer jackets in a variety of colours and styles, Regency dress patterns are back in stock and we also have a new Gentleman's Regency shirt for all those Darcys out there. Have a look!
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You can now make your plans for this year’s Festival and book all of your tickets online in advance through the Bath Festival Box Office.

Create a ‘Jane Austen’ Garden
	Cornflowers, poppies and marigolds share ground with roses, daisies, hollyhocks, and a profusion of other heirloom blooms at Jane Austen’s House at Chawton..
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Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine
	What’s in the next issue – 'Summer is here!' Eating out Regency style, Jane Austen Festival preview, The Regency World awards, winners and pictures and much more. What is Andrew Davies holding and why is he looking so pleased with himself?
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A curio containing hair believed to have come from the author Jane Austen is expected to fetch £5,000 at auction.
Can it be worth that much?
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Nelly Furtado and the Austen ladies – Maneater .
	Great audio visual mix of this contemporary tune with scenes from the Austen films showing the leading ladies and men. Why do the Austen classics work so well with this sort of treatment? .
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Take the Austen survey
	Have you read all six of Austen's major novels? Do you consider yourself a sincere admirer? If so, you are hereby invited to participate in this survey of Austen readers. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Results will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Interested? Follow the link.
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What to wear at a Seaside Resort like Lyme, Brighton or Sanditon?
	During the Regency, seaside resorts sprang up all along the coast of England. Brighton was particularly popular due to the distinction given it by the Prince of Wales.
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Who Am I? Follow the clues.
	AThe quiz this month is Part 2 of "Who Am I?" - a fun look at how Jane Austen's characters would describe themselves. There are some major and some minor characters, but be careful, some choices are deceiving.
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