From 1st September, see two of Jane Austen’s handwritten poems, now in the collection of The Roman Baths Museum. On display to celebrate her 250th anniversary, it features a single side of paper with one full poem and part of another poem written by the author.
This copy of “When Strech’d on one’s bed” is the only surviving version of the poem in Austen’s hand. It is dated 27th October 1811. It is believed she was resident at Chawton, Hampshire at the time of writing, awaiting the publication of Sense and Sensibility.
Part of this original poem will be on display, along with the full poem “On the marriage of Mr Gell of East Bourn to Miss Gill”. Both poems will also be featured on the display board.
The poems can be viewed in the King’s Lounge, to the side of the Pump Room. Admission is free, via Stall Street.
Details:
Kings Lounge Display,
Enter via the Stall St Entrance
9am-5pm
