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Rummaging through the Reticule

14th September 2019 by Jackie Herring

Saturday, September 14, 2019
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Kinwarton

Rummaging through the Reticule – 4pm (duration 1½ hours)

What did Jane Austen and her characters keep in their reticules? All will be revealed when the contents of this C18th handbag are spilt in the privacy of a Regency drawing room. Jane Tapley’s talk is followed by refreshments, a traditional cream tea – scones, jam and cream and, of course, tea.

Tickets: £12 from Bath Box Office

Venue: Kinwarton, 3 Upper Camden Place (part of) Camden Rd, BA1 5HX (20 mins walk)

Venue unsuitable for wheelchairs or people with mobility difficulties due to steps and stairs.

Event type:
  • Talk
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Kinwarton
3 Upper Camden Place, Camden Rd - Bath
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