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This year our study tour takes us to Worthing, where the Austen ladies stayed from September until December 1805.
The coach will depart from Keele University at 12 noon on Friday 7 October and return on Sunday 9th.
The coach will pick up in Lichfield at 12.45, and we can arrange to pick up at Corley Services on the M6.
The cost of the tour is £250 with a £10 supplement for a single room. (If travelling to Worthing independently,
deduct £10.) We will be staying at The Chatsworth Hotel, Steyne, Worthing.
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Depart Keele 12 o'clock.
Arrive Worthing approx 5.30pm.
Dinner, followed by a lecture by Chris Hare on 'Worthing in the time of Jane Austen'.
Saturday
Guided walk round Worthing.
Lunch.
Visit to St Mary's House and Gardens at Bramber where we will have tea.
Dinner, followed by a talk on 'Regency Brighton, an Alternative View', given by Geoff Mead.
Sunday
Guided tour of Brighton Pavilion.
Lunch
Free time in Brighton.
An alternative to the walk around Worthing will be arranged for those who would prefer a shortened stroll, or a museum or garden visit.
Further details from: Jan Barber, 3 Larchwood, Wildwood, Stafford ST17 4SQ.
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