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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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Mr B's are delighted to welcome journalist and travel writer, Monisha Rajesh for the publication of her new book, Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. |
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Stanza 25 is a collaborative workshop series for enthusiasts and practitioners of the fine art of poetry. |
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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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In her talk on The Watsons, Rose Servitova explores what inspired her to complete Jane Austen’s unfinished novel – from fandom and her fascination with Austen
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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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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.
800 years of history - see the City’s Royal Charters, gold and silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword and robes.
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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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The past decade has seen a significant rise in Jane Austen detective fiction retellings. But what is it about Austen’s work that lends itself to the detective genre?
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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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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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Austen’s characters come to life partly because of their delicious – often absurd – inconsistencies 
Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham this Autumn, following acclaimed, sell-out runs in London and New York.
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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.
Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham this Autumn, following acclaimed, sell-out runs in London and New York.
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Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham this Autumn, following acclaimed, sell-out runs in London and New York.
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Architecture is everywhere in Jane Austen’s novels and it plays an important role in the stories she tells.
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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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An afternoon bringing together experts, practitioners, researchers and inspirational community groups, to discuss all things Bathscape and beyond.
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Mr B's couldn’t be more delighted to welcome the wonderful Tom Cox for a sensational evening to celebrate the release of his new novel, Everything Will Swallow You.
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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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Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services? |
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The Mr B’s Team are absolutely over the moon to welcome bestselling author and screenwriter, Moira Buffini, to the shop to discuss Torchfire |
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Bath Children's Literature Festival is a spectacular celebration of books, reading, drawing, writing, and performance. |
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Join Cressida Cowell to celebrate How To Train Your Dragon School, her first (hilarious) novel in the Dragon world for 10 years |
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Join Bath Abbey for this fascinating evening of recollections and stories as Sir John Rutter recounts memories from his long and illustrious career as composer and conductor.
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Mr B's couldn’t be more excited to welcome the award-winning author Mariana Enriquez, for her new book, Somebody Is Walking On Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys. |
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"Britain’s Queen of Shops takes us back three decades to her time stalking the floor at Harvey Nichols, at the height of its Ab Fab-inspired cachet" - Guardian. |
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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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Mr B's couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Countdown’s resident word expert, Susie Dent, and bestselling author, activist and performance poet sensation, Len Pennie. |
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But who was Tycho Brahe? From his island observatory funded by the Danish king, astronomer Tycho Brahe |
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A spine-tingling workshop with Fleur Hitchcock. Discover how inspiration for murder can come from the everyday
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Get ready to be entertained as Liz Pichon, the bestselling and award-winning creator of Tom Gates, launches her TWO new books, |
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Mr B's are so excited to welcome the legendary picture book duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their modern classic story, The Lion Inside!
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Join Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville for a celebration of the power of books to keep the magic of childhood alive. |
