Jane Austen was one of the most successful writers of the early 1800s, and her novels are still enjoyed by many today. To mark the bicentenary of her death, this brand new display will tell the story of Austen’s relationship with Brighton and other coastal towns!
A fascinating slice of history, this exhibition will paint a picture of how our much-loved seaside was portrayed in the early nineteenth century, when it was a fashionable ‘watering place’ featured in novels like Pride and Prejudice.
Highlights of the display will include:
- King George IV’s personal, specially bound copy of Emma – on display at the Royal Pavilion for the first time (generously lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection)
- A mourning brooch containing a lock of Jane Austen’s hair
- The manuscript of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, Sanditon, set in a seaside town in Sussex
- Examples of Regency costume and accessories, including a wedding dress that has never been on show before and a dress in the style of the ‘Brighton Walking Dress’ featured in a London fashion magazine in 1817
- Letters from Jane Austen to the Prince Regent’s librarian, James Stanier ClarkeMilitary Dandies or Heroes of 1818 William Heath, published by M. Cleary
- One of Jane Austen’s music books
- Prints, paintings and caricatures of the resorts and fashions popular with seaside visitors.
- Rare images of Brighton as it looked in Jane Austen’s lifetime
Venue: Theatre Royal
Date: 17 June 2017 – 8 January 2018
Time: 10am – 4.30pm
Price: Free with Royal Pavillion Admission (Adult £13.00, Child 5-15 yrs £7.50)
Age Limits: None
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