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An archive of Jane Austen Blogs covering a range of subjects from news updates, her life and novels.
(Part of the story of Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot) Sub Judice lis esto. To love of plants, which boasts the better claim, Darwin the Bard, or surreptitious Dame? ...June 07 2024 in Jane Austen Extended Reading
God Save the...Prince Regent? Jane Austen and the Royal Family
The Christening of the now King Charles III In the years leading up to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the question of the necessity of a regency period began...May 02 2023 in Regency History
Beach read recommendations for Austen fans
Photo by Rachel Lees on Unsplash Picking out holiday reading is always a tricky one. There are a few different factors at play - first you must consider how many...July 24 2023 in Jane Austen Media Reviews
The novels of Jane Austen: A primer (or refresher)
In an exciting new addition to the Jane Austen Centre's collections, we have recently taken up a loan of a set of gorgeous 5th edition Jane Austen novels. This...August 23 2024 in Jane Austen's Work
In this quiet way, the first fortnight of her visit soon passed away. Easter was approaching, and the week preceding it was to bring an addition to the family...March 27 2023 in Regency Living
News for Austen Enthusiasts: September 2024
Cosy reading days are upon us - Northanger Abbey days, perfect for curling up with a spooky read. The summer is well and truly over here in Jane Austen's England....October 06 2024 in Jane in the News
Things to do in Bath - Jane Austen
There are lots of things to do in Bath if you like Jane Austen If you are visiting the Georgian City at any time of year there are lots...July 26 2020 in Jane Austen in Bath
2023's Best Jane Austen and Regency Inspired Novels
Happy New Year! January is an excellent time not only for setting new goals and forward planning, but also for reflection. So much can happen in a year -...January 05 2024 in Sequels and Spinoffs
The Regency Spa: Create Your Own Bath Salts
Throughout history, physicians have touted the health claims of various "Waters" and have advised their patients to immerse or ingest from numerous wells around the globe. While no one has...July 26 2020 in Regency DIY
Historical Knotwork - The Sea Chest Becket
Historical Knotwork - A Naval CV of Sorts This sea chest becket (handle) is exactly the sort which would have been found on the naval chests used by sailors in...July 26 2020 in Military History
If you are into your period dramas, you will have no doubt seen at least some of Julian Fellowes' television series Downton Abbey, which first aired here in the UK...February 15 2022 in Regency Arts and Entertainments
For my first post on this blog, I thought I would write about my favourite Jane Austen treasures – objects that we have from her life which are symbolic...December 04 2023 in Jane's Life
Was Jane Austen a Good Reader? Reading Aloud and the Voice of Jane
Continuing this two-part blog post on Jane Austen and reading aloud (see The Jane Austen Reading Aloud Test), let’s turn our listening ear from the male heroes and villains reading...October 01 2023 in Thoughts from Janeites
After Austen: What to read next
We all agree, Jane Austen is marvellous, but once you’ve read her wonderful six novels and other small works, how do you survive without more Jane Austen novels to discover? ...June 07 2024 in Jane's Contemporaries
Our Mr Bennet - Remembering Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland as Mr Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (dir Joe Wright 2005) Here at the Jane Austen blog, we were saddened to hear of the recent passing of the actor Donald...July 01 2024 in Jane Austen Film Reviews
Mr. Darcy’s Favourite Beef-Steak Dinner
“We sate down to dinner a little after five, and had some beef-steaks and a boiled fowl, but no oyster sauce.” Jane Austen to Cassandra October 24, 1798 Georgian...July 26 2020 in Main Dishes
As we begin to approach the holiday season, many of you (like us) will be starting to think about what you might gift your loved ones this year, or how...October 26 2021 in Regency beverages
Halloween Costumes, Jane Austen Style!
Though our summer staggered on well into September, Autumn has finally arrived here in Jane Austen’s England. It’s time to put away the summer dresses, the shorts and t-shirts, and...October 21 2023 in Women's Fashion
The Small Sword: Self Defense and the Georgian Gentleman
It is easy to imagine, from reading Georgette Heyer, for example, that all Georgian men walked about, sword on hip, ready to fight for their honor in a duel at...July 26 2020 in Men's fashion
Children's Underwear in Regency England
There they are, in portraits, paintings and engravings, with earnest faces and cute clothes. But what did they wear underneath? Surely not the whole understructure their parents wore? Just...July 26 2020 in Regency Fashion for Children
Regency Etiquette: The Mirror of Graces
"It is vain to expend large sums of money and large portions of time in the acquirement of accomplishments, unless some attention be also paid to the attainment of a...July 26 2020 in Regency Histories, Biographies and Non-Fiction
Is humbly dedicated to Miss Cooper by her obedient Humble Servant THE AUTHOR As Sir George and Lady Harcourt were superintending the Labours of their Haymakers, rewarding the industry of...July 26 2020 in Jane Miscellany
News for Austen Enthusiasts: September 2023
Autumn is in the air here in Jane Austen's England - Northanger Abbey season is fully in swing! With another Jane Austen Festival season been and gone, it's time to...October 01 2023 in Jane Austen News
As we are quite sure you have noticed, women in the Regency era wore hats and bonnets as a matter of course. They denoted many different things about the wearer,...July 26 2020 in Regency Fashion
L'aimable Jane and the Jane Austen Silhouette
In this day and age, it is pretty easy to record someone’s likeness – most of us have a camera in our pockets to do just that. Today, most of...August 12 2024 in Regency Crafting