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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So enjoyed digging into what life was like in #JaneAusten 's house in Steventon in the 1790s, drawing on the archaeological finds to shape our understanding: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/digging-up...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm thrilled to share the publication of my research into #JaneAusten tourism: jasna.org/publications... It ended up being a bigger project than I at first imagined, but I absolutely loved it. Being able to use real data to challenge a common misconception of Austen tourists was totally worth it.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

After having loved my time on the recent Steventon Rectory dig uncovering #JaneAusten ’s birthplace, in this post I explore what the house may have looked like - not an easy task in the face of conflicting records! nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/digging-up...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

As the #FestivalOfArcheaology gets underway, I've reflected on my time digging at the #JaneAusten birthplace in Steventon. This is the first in a two-part series on both the dig and the Steventon site as a lens for exploring rural life in the past. nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/digging-up...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

So enjoying my lovely lavender this year. Such a delight ❤️

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Absolutely brilliant evening at the wonderful independent bookshop @pgwells.bsky.social listening to Emily Howes, author of Mrs Dickens, last night. Such an inspiring speaker ❤️ @emilyhowes.bsky.social

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Today, 18 June, is the birthday of Agnes Porter - a governess in the time of Jane Austen - who was a truly inspiring woman. I've so enjoyed learning all about her life. You can read all about her at: open.substack.com/pub/nicolapr...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

How is it so cold today?! We've had to put the heating on and it's June. At least I remembered that even #JaneAusten did the same back in 1811.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Super proud to have been part of this project 24 years ago at @butserancientfarm.co.uk 💪

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I've loved exploring #TheOtherBennetSister and delving into #Regency history once more. If you're a fan or interested in finding out why bonnets were essential or how to find your seat at a Regency dinner party, check out my post: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/five-thing... #JaneAusten

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Honestly, I PROMISE this is genuine research. After the final few days tweaking my article following peer review, I'm just checking a quote is correct. Oh, and it's from the #Austenland movie. #guiltypleasure

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Absolutely adored #TheOtherBennetSister and because I loved it so much, I had to share some geeky elements only a historian would spot. Check out the first of two articles on Eight things The Other Bennet Sister got wrong: bit.ly/4nuDVZQ

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Where has this map been all my life? Just found that there's a historic country houses map of the UK and I am loving viewing it at this scale - the land has been swallowed by estates! The only thing is...how can I possibly visit them all?!

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

One of my fave #Regency conduct books The Mirror of the Graces (pub. 1811) never fails to delight. Just spotted this top tip for flirting - showing an ankle. After all, "There is a je ne scai quoi in a fine ancle". Quite.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Loved this talk at the brilliant #winchesterbooksfestival on Charlotte Brontë's clothes - fascinating what they can tell us about the past and their owners. @eleanorhoughtonhis.bsky.social gave a superb talk. Can't wait to read the book 📚

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Gorgeous day out today, even if it was a bit chilly. Thrilled to see the soft leaves of this horse chestnut tree unfolding into the sunlight. Turns out #Wordsworth captured this moment in poetry

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

To celebrate #WorldPoetryDay yesterday I dug into the ubiquitous role of poetry in 18th century England, looking at what it meant to authors such as #JaneAusten. To find out more, check out my latest article at: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/the-necess...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Such a treat to visit @thenationalgallery.bsky.social again over half term with my daughter, crowds notwithstanding. Sometimes when you see a painting, it's like greeting an old friend ❤️💕

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

As the #WinterOlympics draw to a close I wanted to take a peek at ice skating in 18th century Britain to see what I could find out. Did Brits ice dance? And did #JaneAusten ever ice skate? Find out more in my latest Substack: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/ice-skatin...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

How did #JaneAusten approach editing and getting published? And what can we learn from her? Take a look at the last in a short series of articles about Austen's writing practices: bit.ly/4pZn5BK

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I started 2025 with a #janeausten ball, singing Happy Birthday and enjoying a slice of cake ... and I've managed to close the year by speaking for Hampshire Writers' Society, singing Happy Birthday and enjoying a slice of cake! What a fabulous 250th Austen celebratory year it's been.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Ever wondered just how #JaneAusten did it? What exactly was her process? Can we ever even know? I decided to take a closer look to see what I could glean... Take a look at my newest article on What would Jane do: bit.ly/44vCW3b

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I've so enjoyed researching the Georgians' take on trusting your emotions over cold, rational decision-making. Something strikingly familiar with some modern sentiments today. Check out my Substack article at bit.ly/47kMWwU to find out more.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

So thrilled to attend today's service of thanksgiving for #JaneAusten at Winchester Cathedral and see the new statue unveiled. Plus there were a few faces from the 1995 P&P who read excerpts from the novel during the service so wonderfully.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

So I'm minding my business researching feelings in the 18th century and stumble upon this image apparently representing the emotion of despair... Surely this is an image of someone in front of a Georgian wind machine??? Thoughts on a postcard.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Am loving reading a #JaneAusten era Glossary of the Dorset Dialect. Faves so far are: Popples for pebbles and "Gie's a pud" meaning "Give me a hand." Love it. I could literally read this book all day...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Have you ever visited a writer's home or a place where a scene in a book was set? It can be so exciting to feel closer to a beloved author or part of their story. Follow the link to find out more about #JaneAusten literary tourism and what it means to fans to visit Austen sites: bit.ly/3IrYt5d

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I'm enjoying reading Johanna Schopenhauer's memoir about her travels to London atm, and this comment about a dinner party made me chuckle - reminded me very much of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice ;) #JaneAusten

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

#JaneAusten wrote about Regency seaside holidays and loved to take them herself, but what were they really like back then? And how long have Brits been taking domestic seaside holidays anyway? To find out more, check out my latest Substack article at bit.ly/4lPxMoB

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Very excited to see pineapples used to decorate a recent Regency ball 🍍🍍 To find out why on earth they did this, check out a blog I wrote earlier this year: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/pineapples...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Had such a wonderful time last weekend at a #JaneAusten Regency ball at the Great Hall in Winchester. I've never seen the room so beautiful and it brought to mind Miss Bates' comments in Emma: 'This is meeting quite in fairyland!—Such a transformation!'

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Heartily recommend the Dorset Museum's new exhibition called #JaneAusten: Down to the Sea. Absolutely loved visiting recently - loads to see and learn and try on :)

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Had a fascinating look into early memoirs and 'true' stories in the long 18th century in a bid to better understand the recent Salt Path controversy. Take a look at bit.ly/45bdZJQ to find out more.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Had a great weekend break recently at @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social in Chawton making my very own #JaneAusten Regency dress. Super intense sewing with copious cups of tea and banter followed by relief at a completed garment.

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

As #Wimbledon is about to start I look back 300 years to delve into 18th century #Tennis in Britain, and uncover surprising info on a womanising profligate and a couple of French pros... Find out more at bit.ly/4kfnv4l

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The wonderful @balhnews.bsky.social have shared a short video of the fantastic Placing #JaneAusten conference that I was lucky enough to speak at back in May: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5W...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Brilliant milestone today: I reached my goal of 100+ respondents for my survey on Austen tourism 🙌 I'll be presenting my fascinating research at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social's 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 #𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in July. Find out more or book tickets at bit.ly/43RELX5

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I just found out it's British #Sandwich Week which naturally led me to try and uncover the truth behind the sandwich's origin story. Apparently the Earl of Sandwich invented it while gaming. But is this story simply apocryphal or could it actually have been true? bit.ly/3H7hIjt

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Only 1 week left to go for our webinar with @npritchard-pink.bsky.social 📢 Carry on the #JaneAusten250 celebrations with us and learn all about Jane Austen’s experience of walking Book your place via the below link ⬇️ hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/muddy...

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Excited to be talking all about #JaneAusten and walking for @harchivestrust.bsky.social on 21 May. Tickets for this online event are still available so come along to find out more: bit.ly/4m36qN0

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Our third speaker for our Placing Jane Conference is Nicola Pritchard-Pink. Her talk will consider Jane Austen's experiences of walking. Find out more about wider events celebrating Jane Austen 250: ow.ly/ss5h50V1cvk #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Nicola looks at the camera smiling. She is wearing a patterned dress and places her left hand on a pile of books

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

As part of #Southampton's #JaneAusten250 events I'll be speaking all about Austen's song collection, alongside folk musician Jeff Henry on 5th June - come along and join us! Tickets available at wegottickets.com/event/640205

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

As today is #EarthDay I wanted to explore biodiversity loss and what wildlife #JaneAusten would have seen when she stepped outdoors - how different was it really? So I did some digging around and the answer really shocked me: bit.ly/3EymeGD

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Nicola Pritchard-Pink @npritchard-pink.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I can't believe I'd never noticed this before, but Regency women had a half-and-half hair style - their 'front' hair (which went from behind the ears) was cut short, like an extended fringe (bangs), and their 'back' hair was left to grow long. Want to try it?

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