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Jane Austen Festival Video

Posted by David | Published: February 8, 2012

Photographer, film maker and friend of the Festival Owen Benson has edited together some highlights of last year’s Jane Austen Festival. Such a colourful event with costumes, music, food and dance in abundance.

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The Jane Austen Songbooks

Posted by Laura Boyle | Published: July 17, 2011

Translate The Pianoforte was one of the most popular instruments for young ladies to learn to play during the Regency. With this, they could accompany dancers or singers or play solos that would entertain guests at gatherings and display their talents for all to see. Jane Austen, herself, was an accomplished musician and the following [...]

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A Very Innocent Diversion

Posted by Laura Boyle | Published: July 17, 2011

Translate [Aunt Jane] began her day with music – for which I conclude that she had a natural taste…she practiced regularly every morning – she played very pretty tunes I thought – I liked to stand by her and listen to them…much that she played was from manuscript, copied out by herself – and no [...]

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Regency Dancing

Posted by Laura Boyle | Published: June 20, 2011

A look at the various dances enjoyed during the Regency

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A Lady’s Education

Posted by Laura Boyle | Published: June 20, 2011

Translate Had she possessed greater leisure for the service of her girls, she would probably have supposed it unnecessary, for they were under the care of a governess, with proper masters, and could want nothing more. Mansfield Park Excerpted from The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible yet Elegant Guide to Her World Most young women [...]

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