Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Fascinating Story of Hester Wheeler - an Inspiration for Colonel Brandon's foster child?

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Whenever I study the life and times of Jane Austen, I come across interesting stories of her contemporaries. One such story is that of Heste...
Sunday, August 21, 2022

Following "Miss Austen's" Footsteps Through Historic Kintbury

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I recently read Gill Hornby's moving book, "Miss Austen", which focuses on the close relationship between Jane Austen and her ...
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Persuasion 2022 - Jane Austen for the Instagram Generation

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I thought I should jump in the bandwagon and mention my thoughts on the new Persuasion film on Netflix, starring Dakota Johnson as Anne Elli...
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Kirsten and Jörg in Jane Austen’s World

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During Regency Week, I happened to meet Kirsten and Jörg, whose You Tube channel I really enjoy watching. Like myself, Kirsten and Jörg are ...
Monday, June 20, 2022

Regency Week Has Kicked Off in Alton

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This week, the Regency Week in Alton is in full swing after a long break of three years. It's been delightful to be able to attend event...
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Monday, March 14, 2022

The Abbey That Sparked Young Jane Austen's Imagination

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Having read Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, we learn about young girls' fascination with the gothic and "horrid" novels in...
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Saturday, October 30, 2021

What did Jane Austen and Fanny Burney have in common?

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What inspired Jane Austen to write those famous first lines of Pride and Prejudice? "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a sin...
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Monday, September 13, 2021

Beaus and Bonnets Back in Bath

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Yesterday, I was excited to attend the Jane Austen Festival in Bath after a long break of 2 years. I wasn't sure how grand the festiviti...
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