Diversity in Jane Austen’s Bath

This online talk is part of the Jane Austen Festival.

Jane Austen’s Bath was a city of spectacle, sociability, and surprising diversity. Join National Trust curator, Dr Tim Manningmore, for a journey into the vibrant world of Georgian Bath and the radical inclusivity of its world-famous assemblies. Drawing on extensive curatorial research into the lives of LGBTQA+ people in eighteenth and nineteenth century Britain, and the vibrant histories of People of Colour in Georgian-era Bath, this talk explores the untold narratives of communities who lived and thrived in the city, and shaped the world that Jane Austen knew and wrote about. Dr Tim Manningmore’s research has been enabled thanks to generous funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, in addition to the kind support of National Trust volunteers.

Please note that the ticket you are purchasing allows you to watch this talk live & online via the BRLSI website at the time stated only (all times are UK times). The talk will not be recorded or available to watch at a future time.

In-person tickets for the talk are on sale via the Jane Austen Festival website. 

Instructions on how to watch online will be detailed on your ticket confirmation email; please read them carefully as you will need to log in to the BRLSI website again at the time of the talk (we do not send out Zoom codes). If you have any queries about watching online, contact BRLSI on reception@brlsi.org.

All other queries can be directed to the Jane Austen Festival.

PostScript Books are returning as sponsors of the Jane Austen Festival for 2026, as well as being the official Festival bookseller for the first time! Postscript have curated lists of suggested books… perfect for all those who just can’t wait for September to start learning about the topics we’ll be covering throughout the Jane Austen Festival.

Follow this link to be taken to the PostScript Books website, where you can find the themed book collections they have put together for each talk.