Step into Jane Austen’s world
£Free
Chevening scholars are invited to the world of Bridgerton to learn about Jane Austen and all things Regency era.
If you’ve been swept up by the glamour and drama of Bridgerton, you’re not alone. With its grand balls, witty dialogue and whirlwind romances, the hit series has sparked a renewed fascination with the Regency era. But long before Lady Whistledown’s whispers, there was the sharp-eyed storytelling of Jane Austen.
Chevening is giving scholars the chance to visit the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, located in a beautifully preserved Georgian townhouse. Sign up now!
Jane Austen (1775–1817) was one of England’s most celebrated novelists, best known for her sharp wit, keen observations of social manners and timeless stories of love, class, and character. Writing during the Regency era, Austen crafted novels that explored the limited roles available to women and the pressures of marriage and status, all with subtle irony and enduring charm. Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.
Though she published anonymously during her lifetime, Austen’s reputation has only grown, and she is now firmly recognised as a literary icon.
Looking for a good selfie? The Centre has a forensic-style wax figure of Jane Austen, recreated with help from historians and artists, as well as the chance to try on Regency costumes- perfect for Bridgerton-style pics.
Tickets are allocated by ballot.
The Eventbrite password can be found in the August Scholargram letter.