In this exclusive session, examine a range of objects from the museum collection, relating to Pride and Prejudice.
This special event will showcase a range of treasures from the museum collection relating to Jane Austen’s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. As part of a small group, you’ll have the chance to see a range of objects up close, and to learn from our collections team about their history, care and significance.
We’ll share a range of early illustrated editions, including Hugh Thomson’s gorgeous Peacock Edition of 1894, original artworks by Joan Hassall and CE Brock and Hugh Thomson’s printers’ proofs, before moving into the twentieth century with the first Penguin paperback of P&P, illustrated silver plaques and some garish pink covers from the 1970s.
We’ll discuss how different illustrations were made, printed and how they influenced each other, and how we care for them as part of the museum collection.
This event will be led by an expert on our collection who will guide you through Jane Austen’s most beloved novel,.
The group will be kept small, so there will be plenty of opportunities to see objects up close, ask questions and discuss as we go along.
Details:
Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Location: This event is at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton.
Tickets: £19.50
Book here:
https://janeaustens.house/events/objects-in-focus-pride-and-prejudice/
📖 This event is part of our Pride and Prejudice Festival, 23-28 January 2026
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