Northern Branch : Impressions

Our magazine Impressions is published every four months. It consists entirely of articles submitted by our members, ranging from the imaginative, erudite, personal and witty to reports on visits and events, book reviews and much more. The following summary of the contents of the most recent edition should help to indicate what is provided for our readers throughout the year. We hope it may encourage new members to join us to add their views.

Mr Collins and his Clergy Brethren

A review of our AGM talk, given by our patron Irene Collins, on the lives and responsibilities of the clergy in Georgian England, and how these relate to various characters in the novels.

The Apple Tree

A poem based on an event from one of the novels. (Can you solve the riddle?).

Blue Shoes - 'Such a Sight'

Well-researched article on footwear of the period.

Gardiner's World - a literary discussion

Fantasy meeting between seven characters from the six novels.

Thoughts on Emma

Brief comparative analysis of various characters from the novel.

'Jenny' and 'Caro'

Second part of an article covering two reviews of the lives of Jane Austen and Lady Caroline Lamb.

Visit to Box Hill

Light-hearted article suggesting thoughts in the minds of the characters attending the outing to Box Hill in Emma.

The Growth of Resort Towns
in 19th-century Yorkshire

Review of talk which linked this topic to Sanditon, given by Dr George Sheeran.

Universal Sisters

Article linking the characters of Natasha Rostova in War and Peace and Fanny Price in Mansfield Park.

Letters to the Editor

Jane Austen Quiz

Forthcoming Events

A brief outline of events planned for the next six months (see link in left-hand column for further details).