 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
For Austen Inspired gifts and treats!
- New!
- Costume
- Jewellery
- Stationery
- Book Shop & Magazine
- Tea Time!
- Regency Gifts & Crafts
- CDs & DVDS
- Cross Stitch & Craft
- Cards & Postcards
- Jane Austen Festival
- Sale
Festival History
The first Jane Austen Festival in Bath was held in September 2000 over the course of a weekend with events taking place at the Jane Austen Centre in Gay Street.
The first Promenade set out from the Jane Austen Centre and had 30 people including most of the staff taking part. In 2009 the promenade had over 450, all in costume with drummers, dancers, military and naval men. All ages, male and female had the most wonderful time in fantastic weather.
The reviews of previous festivals will return complete with photographs as soon as we can make the technology work!
In the meantime, outstanding memories of previous festivals for us are the Film Premiere in Bath of the 'Bollywood' film Bride & Prejudice, the wonderful readings given by Ben Whitrow (the best ever Mr Bennet) partnered by Amanda Root (Anne Elliot) and then Joanna David (Mrs Gardiner). Superb food cooked and presented by Fiona Ravenscroft (A South West Cook of the Year) and eaten by us! 2008's fantastic theatrical production by the Dorset Corset Theatre Company of Northanger Abbey. Plus of course the History Wardrobe with their 'Undressing Mr Darcy' always a hit! There are lots of other highlights and more will be posted soon.