'A Manoeuvring Business...' Love and Marriage in the 'Age of Austen' Talk
Sunday 24 June, 2018, 7-8.30 pm, Derby
Many adore the romances of Jane Austen’s novels, but how did people actually experience love and marriage in the late 1700s and early 1800s? Join Georgian lady Mrs. Leach to explore these issues, through material remains and other historical evidence from Derby and beyond, and celebrate the Royal Wedding by discovering courtship customs and wedding traditions in the past.
Age of Austen Time 'Tec Taster Tournament
Sunday 16 September (Heritage Open Days: now confirmed), Derby. (Free entry by pre-booked tickets.)
Can you solve a Regency history mystery?! Apply skills of deduction, and adopt archaeological approaches, to investigate and interpret evidence – an ‘Austen Age’ award awaits the winning Time ‘Tec!True Tales from the Grave Halloween History Talk: Death and Burial in the 'Age of Austen'
Friday 2 November, 2018, 6.45-8.15 pm, Derby
Join Georgian lady antiquarian Mrs. Leach to discover funerary and mortuary customs and beliefs of the late 1700s and early 1800s, in Derby and beyond.Christmastide in the ‘Age of Austen’ Talk: Regency Revels, Georgian Gambols and Festive Fare
Sunday 16 December, 6.45 - 8.15 pm, Derby
Join Georgian lady antiquary Mrs. Leach to discover Christmas customs, traditions, & pastimes of the late 1700s & early 1800s; revive Regency revelries, rituals, & recipes for this feast of festive fun and games - and if you like, come along in period costume!The time allotted for events may include discussions, exhibits, and quizzes, etc., following talks and other presentations.
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Tickets
Booking is essential: due to venue, subject matter, materials, and teaching / learning methods, only a small number of places are available for each session; admission only by ticket (receipt of ticket provides confirmation of seat reservation), at the time and date specified on the ticket.
Ticket prices TBC (I aim to charge below £5 / £10, depending on materials; third party venues may impose additional entry costs; and online box offices may charge booking fees).
Tickets will be available via an online box office (which may charge an additional administration fee); or on request to Mrs. Leach: contact via this website; email: antiquarianacademy (at) gmail (dot) com; phone (text only): 07903 237953; or post: Mrs. Leach, 1 West Park Rd., Derby, DE22 1GG, UK.
To avoid dissappointment, and ensure entry to events, and reservation of a place, it is important that those interested in attending events read the information, terms, and conditions regarding ticket sales, seat reservation, cancellation, and access, available on this page - before buying tickets: by purchasing (a) ticket(s), the buyer(s) agree(s) to these terms and conditions.
Tickets usually go on sale about one month before each event.
Ticket prices TBC (I aim to charge below £5 / £10, depending on materials; third party venues may impose additional entry costs; and online box offices may charge booking fees).
Tickets will be available via an online box office (which may charge an additional administration fee); or on request to Mrs. Leach: contact via this website; email: antiquarianacademy (at) gmail (dot) com; phone (text only): 07903 237953; or post: Mrs. Leach, 1 West Park Rd., Derby, DE22 1GG, UK.
To avoid dissappointment, and ensure entry to events, and reservation of a place, it is important that those interested in attending events read the information, terms, and conditions regarding ticket sales, seat reservation, cancellation, and access, available on this page - before buying tickets: by purchasing (a) ticket(s), the buyer(s) agree(s) to these terms and conditions.
Tickets usually go on sale about one month before each event.
