The Scandalous Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt for Shoplifting Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen aunt scandal shoplifting trial museum history gaol family anniversary Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, found herself embroiled in scandal when she was accused of shoplifting a card of white lace. While awaiting trial, she was hosted by the governor of Ilchester Gaol and his large … Read More
The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen scandal shoplifting history museum jane trial ilchester victorian gaol During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting … Read More
Top Museum Cafes in the UK - Somerset's Finest Make the Cut Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top list courtyard cafe east quay kitchen garden cafe The Guardian recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of the top 50 museum cafés in the UK, with three Somerset establishments making the prestigious cut. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and … Read More
Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top museum cafés taunton watchet bath bristol dorset v&a london mediterranean georgian city Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were … Read More
Inspiring Wedding Fair at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Tuesday, April 15, 2025 wedding showcase venue dorset museum inspiration historic florals bridal vendors Couples looking for wedding inspiration are being welcomed to the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for a free wedding fair set beneath its iconic Roman mosaics and stained-glass windows. The event, scheduled for Sunday, April … Read More
Explore a Full-Size Replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon in the South West Saturday, August 31, 2024 replica spanish galleon maritime history exhibition museum south west andalucia galeon The South West is about to witness the arrival of the remarkable full-size replica of the 17th-century Spanish galleon, Galeon Andalucia. From September 3 to September 8, the “Galeón Andalucía” will grace Cowes … Read More