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Dancing with Jane Austen

exhibition

Date & Time

Sun, 6 Dec 2026

19:00 - 19:00

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On University of Oxford

About this event

An exhibition at the Weston Library exploring the social and cultural significance of dance in the world of Jane Austen.

Why you should come

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• See the reconstructed Chawton Cottage writing space where Austen crafted her novels

• Examine rare artifacts from Jane Austen’s House and the Bodleian collections

• Discover how Regency dance floor etiquette shaped the plots of Northanger Abbey and others

Event Highlights

  • Commemorates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth
  • Features a reconstruction of Austen’s writing space from Chawton Cottage
  • Displays rare items from both the Bodleian Libraries and Jane Austen’s House
  • Explores Regency-era balls through original music, manuscripts, and period dress

What to bring / Requirements

  • No booking required
  • Accessible for disabled visitors

Organized by: Bodleian Libraries

Contact: 01865277045; publicengagement@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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