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Dancing with Jane Austen
exhibition
Date & Time
Sun, 6 Dec 2026
19:00 - 19:00
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An exhibition at the Weston Library exploring the social and cultural significance of dance in the world of Jane Austen.
Why you should come
AI-powered• 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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