Jane Austen’s Complicated Relationship with Bath and how it became the Heart of her Legacy

Did Jane Austen really hate Bath? and how did it become the hub for the Jane Austen fan base. In this video, we explore Austen’s complicated connection with the city she lived in and wrote about. From her personal experiences to the role Bath played in her novels Northanger Abbey & Persuasion. We will dive into the facts, debunk common misconceptions, and uncover how Bath became a significant part of Jane Austen’s legacy housing the Jane Austen centre and the annual Jane Austen Festival.

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[andrewuk]

Love this, lots of information and well presented. Thank you.

[michaelgarcia]

Hi Izzy...I enjoy your video on Jane Austen...as i watch the Film The Serpent's Kiss I just learned about Hampton Court and I am learning something new.

[mollyhamley]

This is really interesting! I’ve always been told and read that she hated Bath, but what you say makes so much sense.

[emilyross]

Is Lucy worsley book worth reading if you have watched her Jane Austen documentary video? I’ve watched her documentary a thousand times and I own the book but everytime I think of picking it up I think it’s probably all the same info from the show let me know!