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Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.
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In the 1960s, Bath City Council set about replacing lesser Georgian buildings with modern developments. Most were out of harmony, out of proportion and, even worse, out of place. |
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Join Toppings for an evening with Justin Marozzi to discuss his new book: Captives and Companions: A History of Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Islamic World. |
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The 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners, Emma.
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Join Toppings as they pair once more with the British Museum to bring to life an evening that celebrates humankind's connection and drive towards artmaking.
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Join long-time friend of the bookshop, Max Hastings, to talk about his incredible new book, Sword: D-Day - Trial by Battle.
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The explosive account of the succession of Elizabeth I from bestselling author Tracy Borman, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces. |
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One of the most well-known festivals in Bath, the Jane Austen Festival, is also one of the largest and longest Jane Austen-themed festivals in the world! |
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Whether you're captivated by history, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the story of the church, drop by for free on Heritage Open Day.
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The original Walcot Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in Bath. The organ was originally supplied to the newly opened Bath Assembly Rooms in 1771.
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Join Natalie Haynes, star of Radio 4's Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics - now in its 11th series - to find out. |
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The original Walcot Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in Bath. The organ was originally supplied to the newly opened Bath Assembly Rooms in 1771.
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800 years of history - see the City’s Royal Charters, gold and silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword and robes.
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The streets and houses in Jane Austen’s novels are essential to defining the people who occupy them, but what about the buildings the characters never actually visit?
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Liam Shaw will speak on his new book Dangerous Miracles, to discover the history behind one of humanity's greatest achievements: antibiotics. |
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800 years of history - see the City’s Royal Charters, gold and silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword and robes.
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This talk charts the extensive research made by forensic artist portrait painter, Melissa Dring, when commissioned to produce a new likeness of Jane Austen in 2001.
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This talk, with Dr Tim Moore, explores the vibrant world of Georgian Bath and the radical inclusivity of its world-famous assemblies. |
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Trace the creatively described colours of fashions in the journals of the time back to the ancient art and alchemy of natural colours.
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Janet Todd has been reading Jane Austen for many decades, observing how her work alters through the lens of evolving taste and cultural fashion |
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800 years of history - see the City’s Royal Charters, gold and silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword and robes.
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Amy Bracey has been driving horse-drawn carriages since she was knee high to a grasshopper and her love for them became a career
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Join Toppings for an evening with the Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Saul David, as they celebrate his newest work |
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In “Dressing Obstinate Headstrong Girls”, costume designer and fashion historian, Jolene Marie Richardson, will be examining how costume designers use Jane Austen’s characters
800 years of history - see the City’s Royal Charters, gold and silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword and robes.
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They were ‘fond of dancing and excelled in it’. From learning from famous dancing masters, to performing at the assembly rooms |
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Join Hilary Davidson, associate professor and chair of MA Fashion and Textile Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York as she presents her new book:
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In Jane Austen’s novels, gossip swirls around the characters. We will see how gossip is the life-blood of the small communities |
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Join Toppings to celebrate 230 years of Sydney Gardens - with a fabulous literary walk! The Friends of Sydney Gardens have written a beautiful, lively book full of history and facts about the park. |
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The Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery at BRLSI is a yearlong programme of talks and events exploring the many joys, discoveries |
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Art critic and writer Jonathan Jones’ book Earthly Delights rekindles the Renaissance as a seismic change in European mentalities |
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Hunt for spiders in this family trail and discover the Roman myth of Arachne and Minerva. Come face-to-face with their own goddess Minerva!
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James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in the United Kingdom, bringing to life the stories of extraordinary explorers
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