Jane Austen’s Christmas at Barnard Castle church
Barnard Castle United Reformed Church will hold a Jane Austen’s Christmas celebration as part of the bazaar honoring the church’s 175th anniversary.
This year, however, an additional entertainment has been organised, in remembrance of the period when the bazaar started, called “Jane Austen’s Christmas.”
There is the promise of a merry presentation, bringing to life festive pleasures in the age of elegance, based on the life and writings of Jane Austen. It will be presented by Gillian Stapleton, a costume historian, and member of the company, The History Wardrobe.
Those attending shall learn how to dress for a Christmas party, hear Mrs Austen’s recipe for a pudding, try to decipher Jane’s own charades and party puzzles, play some traditional games, and hear a thrilling ghost story.
Afterwards there will be tea and cakes, baked from period recipes.
If any of our Gentle Readers attend, we would love a report!
