The Material Worlds of Jane Austen
Lymehurst,
1 West Park Road,
Derby,
Derbyshire, DE22 1GG
Mark the 200-year anniversary of Jane Austen’s death by exploring her material world, and that of contemporaries – from a Derbyshire…
Mark the 200-year anniversary of Jane Austen’s death by exploring her material world, and that of contemporaries – from a Derbyshire perspective.
Georgian lady antiquary Mrs. Leach is opening the doors of her Academy for visitors to step back in time and revel in remains of the Regency era. Savour a taste of the material that she intends to include within a series of talks, walks, and workshops over the following year.
Absorb yourself in the time of Britain’s best-loved female author, and discover what archaeological studies might tell us about everyday life through this drop-in exhibition of artefacts and ideas of the late 1700s & early 1800s.
Presented by Historical Archaeologist Dr Kirsten Jarrett, who has taught for the WEA, and Continuing Education Departments at the University of Nottingham, Keele University, and University of Oxford.
Opening Times
- Sunday 9 September: 1830-2030
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
Low step up into the building; restricted / limited space. Please contact the event organiser, who will endeavour to enable access where possible.
Additional information
This event launches a series of educational sessions of the 'Age of Austen' that will take place over the following year.
Directions
On the corner of Woodland / West Park Road, at the end of Cedar Street, off Kedleston Road / Broadway, near to the Jonty Farmer Pub, and A38. No adjacent parking (contact organiser to arrange disabled parking): park on nearby Broadway.
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