Walk & Talk: Jane Austen and Empire

Join Professor Corinne Fowler for a very special event, drawing on her acclaimed book Our Island Stories: country walks through Great Britain and tying into the special year celebrating the 210th anniversary of the publication of Mansfield Park.

The event will begin with a fascinating talk about Jane Austen and her family’s connections to the British Empire, before setting out with the group on a 3km ramble in the fields and woods around Chawton that Jane Austen knew so well, learning how the British countryside was shaped by imperialism. Corinne’s account of the rural history is at once affectionate, honest and unflinching, revealing the hidden histories of our beloved landscapes.

This event ticket includes House entry so you can also enjoy the Mansfield Park exhibition before or after!

Tickets: £16.50 per person