Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebration: open days at UWTSD Special Collections

Some members of Cymdeithas Aberaeron might be interested in the following event.

Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebration: open days at UWTSD Special Collections

We will display a range of volumes associated with Jane Austen. The items on show will include her own copy of Arnaud Berquin’s L’ami de l’adolescence, (with Jane’s signature on the title page). We will display two more copies signed by her sister Cassandra.

In addition, we will exhibit a selection of books Jane mentioned in her novels, (for instance Fanny Burney’s Cecilia mentioned in Northanger Abbey and Persuasion and Laurence Sterne’s A sentimental journey mentioned in Mansfield Park).

The events will take place on Tuesday 16 December, (the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth) and on Thursday 18 December, (starting at 10 am and 2 pm on both days). Each will consist of a short talk, followed by a chance to look at the items on display. As we expect these to be very busy, it will be necessary to book places in advance. (The afternoon of 16 December is already fully booked.)

The three volumes, signed by Jane and Cassandra Austen, will also be on display in UWTSD Lampeter Library on Wednesday 17 December, (10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 4 pm).

If you would like to know more or to book a place, please contact Ruth Gooding (r.gooding@uwtsd.ac.uk)