GHH Newspaper Issue 5 Jan 25 - Flipbook - Page 15
Pride and Prejudice at Bath Abbey
Saturday, 13th September
Experience the timeless romance of Pride and Prejudice like never before, in the breathtaking
setting of Bath Abbey, with a unique screening of this beloved classic starring Keira Knightley and
Matthew Macfadyen. Immerse yourself in the sweeping story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in
the backdrop of Bath Abbey.
An evening of period drama, elegance and wit that pays tribute to Austen’s enduring legacy
awaits - dressing in Regency attire is encouraged to enhance the experience!
bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/307//pride-and-prejudice-at-bath-abbey
The Holburne Museum - Illustrating Austen
Thursday, 11th September - Sunday, 11th January
The museum’s Autumn display will offer visitors the opportunity to see the
artwork behind their favourite Austen novels. Centring around Austen’s stories
and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen will demonstrate how our
favourite characters came to life on the page and have evolved through the years,
reflecting the changing times and new audiences.
holburne.org/events/illustrating-austen/
Walking Tours of Jane Austen’s Bath
Take a private tour with Fred Mawer, our knowledgeable local guide to see the city Jane made her home between 1801
and 1806. Fred will bring Regency Bath to life and give you a unique and fascinating insight into Jane’s life and times.
He’ll take you back to the Bath Jane knew and you’ll hear how society’s finest socialised in the city, drank the waters
from the Pump Room, bathed in the King’s Bath and strolled in nearby Sydney Gardens.
fredmawertours.co.uk
Or if you need a little more flexibility, download a walking tour of the city and follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen.
The self guided tour lasts 1.5 hours (depending on your walking pace)and takes you around the highlights of the city
and includes extracts from Jane Austen’s novels and letters, which describe Bath as it would have been in its Georgian
heyday.
bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/bg1103_-_jane_austen_map_web_v7_0.pdf
For even more happenings, take a look at our dedicated Jane Austen page at guesthousehotels.co.uk/no-15bath/250th-anniversary-celebrations-of-jane-austen/
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