Becoming Jane Austen

Lecture Lunch

27 November 2025 11am to 2pm

Becoming Jane Austen

Becoming Jane Austen: The Birth of a Literary Superstar - Lecture Lunch

Thursday 27 November, 11am

Additional date added due to popular demand

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our best loved authors, with legions of adoring fans throughout the world.  But she published her work anonymously and her books fell out of print shortly after her death.  So how did Jane Austen become the literary superstar she is today?Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this talk will uncover the fascinating story behind Austen's rise to fame.   

Coffee at 11am, followed by lecture with Annalie Talent and a two-course lunch served in Jermyn’s House set in the heart of the Gardens.

Members’ Price: £43.50p/p

Non-Members’ Price: £56p/p includes Gardens admission

Booking is essential spaces are limited