Jane Austen and the State of the Nation by Sheryl Craig: a Review by Laura Boyle
In "Jane Austen and the State of the Nation", Dr. Sheryl Craig posits that one can not only trace the Georgian political and social climate through the chronological reading of Jane’s novels, but even...
View ArticleMrs. Weston’s Wedding Cake
Create a Regency style wedding cake with this recipe from 1794.
View ArticlePride and Prejudice, one week to go!
That’s right, one week to go and Mrs Bennet isn’t the only one struggling with her ‘nerves’! The rest of the cast and I have been working VERY hard over the past few weeks to bring this Austen...
View Article2015 Jane Austen Festival in Bath
The Jane Austen Festival starts on the 12th of September and looks like it will be the biggest and best ever. Jackie Herring, Jane Austen Festival Director is happy with the arrangements and ticket...
View ArticleReasons Why Regency Fashion Rocks!
Reasons Why Regency Fashion Rocks! Forget modern day ripped jeans and body-con dresses – fashions in the Regency era hold the prize for style in our eyes. The Jane Austen News recently came across a...
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