Jane Austen and Rural Life
display and activities celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen
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We’re joining in this year’s global celebrations to mark 250 years of Jane Austen!
From 9 September, view our Jane Austen and Rural Life display to see a rare letter by Jane to her sister Cassandra (one of just 160 letters to survive Austen’s death), or follow a trail through our galleries connecting Austen’s life and work to the countryside.
Join us on 9 September for our monthly gallery tour for the launch of the new MERL gallery trail,
In November, join us for our two Austen-themed workshops – for children and for adults – teaching skills that played a key part in Austen’s life. The first workshop (2 November) will explore ink making and writing. The second (15 November) will introduce attendees to embroidery.
