February 1st, a letter in Persuasion

I make no apology for reproducing this letter in full – it is a masterclass in Jane Austen wit and hilarity. It’s February 1st today and here is the letter that Mary Musgrove sends to her sister Anne Elliot whilst she is in Bath on that day in 1815 in Jane Austen’s wonderful novel Persuasion. [...]

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The Musgroves at Uppercross, Persuasion

Here I am at Uppercross – at least, the location where they filmed the 1995 and 2008 adaptations of Persuasion. If you remember, the Musgrove family live here and in the book there are some hilarious moments as Anne finds herself party to all the complaints from everyone who wishes to take her into their [...]

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The Musgroves at Uppercross, Persuasion

Here I am at Uppercross – at least, the location where they filmed the 1995 and 2008 adaptations of Persuasion. If you remember, the Musgrove family live here and in the book there are some hilarious moments as Anne finds herself party to all the complaints from everyone who wishes to take her into their [...]

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Regency Cottages at Lyme

Here I am standing at the top of some steps leading up from the beach – perhaps these are the very steps where Anne encounters Mr Elliot. Notice the lovely Regency cottages behind me which are called amongst other names Captain Harville and Captain Benwick’s cottages. When they came to the steps leading upwards from [...]

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Regency Cottages at Lyme

Here I am standing at the top of some steps leading up from the beach – perhaps these are the very steps where Anne encounters Mr Elliot. Notice the lovely Regency cottages behind me which are called amongst other names Captain Harville and Captain Benwick’s cottages. When they came to the steps leading upwards from [...]

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A Clue To Where I’m Going Today!

I’m off on my travels today for the purposes of recreation, research and inspiration! If I don’t get blown off the Cobb in the wild weather, I’ll bring back some photos for your delight! If you haven’t guessed where I’m going, here’s a further hint. The conclusion of her visit, however, was diversified in a [...]

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A Clue to Where I’m Going Today!

I’m off on my travels today for the purposes of recreation, research and inspiration! If I don’t get blown off the Cobb in the wild weather, I’ll bring back some photos for your delight! If you haven’t guessed where I’m going, here’s a further hint. The conclusion of her visit, however, was diversified in a [...]

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Milsom Street, Bath

I had a lovely weekend in Bath and I took some photos to show you if you are not familiar with the lovely town. The first shows the view down Milsom Street looking down towards the famous pump rooms. The second shows the remnants of a sign above what was the circulating library, which I’m [...]

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Bath – First Impressions

If you have ever been lucky enough to go to Bath, to see the places that inspired two of Jane Austen’s books, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, you will know how easy it is to feel that you have stepped back in time. I love visiting Bath and being able to trace Jane Austen’s footsteps. I [...]

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Bath – First Impressions

If you have ever been lucky enough to go to Bath, to see the places that inspired two of Jane Austen’s books, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, you will know how easy it is to feel that you have stepped back in time. I love visiting Bath and being able to trace Jane Austen’s footsteps. I [...]

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