Objects in Focus: Pride and Prejudice

In this exclusive session, examine a range of objects from the museum collection, relating to Pride and Prejudice.

This special event will showcase a range of treasures from the Jane Austen's House museum collection relating to Jane Austen’s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. As part of a small group, you’ll have the chance to see a range of objects up close, and to learn from the collections team about their history, care and significance.

You'll see a range of early illustrated editions, including Hugh Thomson’s gorgeous Peacock Edition of 1894, original artworks by Joan Hassall and CE Brock and Hugh Thomson’s printers’ proofs, before moving into the twentieth century with the first Penguin paperback of P&P, illustrated silver plaques and some garish pink covers from the 1970s.

Discover how different illustrations were made, printed and how they influenced each other, and how the Jane Austen's House team care for them as part of the museum collection.

This event will be led by an expert who will guide you through Jane Austen’s most beloved novel.

The group will be kept small, so there will be plenty of opportunities to see objects up close, ask questions and discuss as you go along.

Tickets: £19.50

This event is part of the Pride and Prejudice Festival at Jane Austen's House, 23-28 January 2026