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Jennie Batchelor

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Academic (#c18th century #literature) and Head and Prof of English and Related Literature at the Uni of York working on periodicals, media, women writers, material culture, dress history. Writer. Crafter. #SEND parent. Coffee Lover. .. more

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 27d

Book selfie! So pleased to have been part of Encounters with Jane Austen which out in just a few days from @aurorametro.bsky.social . It had been terrific to work with the brilliant Cheryl Robson and to be in such stellar contributor company. Find out more here: www.aurorametro.com/product/enco...

A picture of me ( a woman with glasses and smile) holding a copy of a book entitled Encounters with Jane Austen beating a picture of Jane Austen sites on a pink backround

Top paragraph of my introduction to the book featuring a long quotation from Northanger Abbey that criticises those who decry novels

The title page of the book listing Jennie Batchelor as the author of the introduction and Cheryl Robson as compiled and editor

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 3d

Today has been a long one. Nonetheless, I feel energised and humbled by the last meeting of today in which I joined the wonderful editorial team (and fellow editorial board members) of @abojournal.bsky.social for our annual meeting. ABO’s work and the work it supports are vital and outstanding!

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 6d

Last night was the launch of Encounters with Jane Austen, a collection of essays, interviews, poems and short fiction about to commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth. I wrote the book’s introduction to the book, which includes a short account of Austen’s life, work and legacies. #Austen250

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 12d

So happy you got to see it, Susannah. And even happier you liked it!

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 12d

So excited for the launch of Encounters with Jane Austen on 2 October. Join Cheryl Robson (and me!) for a wonderful evening with April de Angelis, Katie Lumsden, Mary Hamer, Jen Francis, Caitlin Grills,Karenjit Sandhu and Kim Bailey. Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...

Celebrating Jane Austen: A Talk and Readings

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen and launch of a new book

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Susannah Lyon-Whaley @susannah-lw.bsky.social · 13d

Back into research after attending Attingham Trust's 'New Perspectives in Country Houses' course, and channelling Jane (photo from the amazing Austen/Turner exhibition at Harewood House, in collaboration with @cecs-york.bsky.social @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social )

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 14d

Wonderful article on Miss Lambe in Jane Austen’s Sanditon in The Conversation by our brilliant colleague, Olivia Carpenter! theconversation.com/jane-austens...

Jane Austen’s real and literary worlds weren’t exclusively white – just read her last book, Sanditon

While her inclusion of Miss Lambe, a Black character, is great, we should be wary of seeing it as representative of Austen having ‘radical politics’

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Aurora Metro Books @aurorametro.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks so much for your fab introduction @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social Looking forward to our upcoming event too! Thanks also to contributors @juliamiller.bsky.social @aprildeangelis.bsky.social @zitaholbourne.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social #janeausten #englishliterature bit.ly/42vsQyk

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 25d

It was so lovely to be at the launch of Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible by the incomparable Ros Ballaster at Chawton House last night. Always a pleasure to hear Ros talk about Austen and the book is sumptuous #JaneAusten #Austen250

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 27d

The book’s contributor list is incredible and includes Natalie Jenner, Julia Quinn, Katherine Reay,Talulah Riley, Janet Todd and so many incredible writers and artists.

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · 29d

Today was the last session of the Jane Austen Book Club at Harewood House. led by @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social and me to run alongside Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter exhibition. Today, we spent a lot of time talking (amongst other things) about silence. #AustenandTurner #Austen250

A glass case in front of a fireplace. The case contains three volumes of the first edition of Mansfield Park. Above the case, hangs a banner with a quotation from Mansfield Park in which Fanny Price is recalled to have asked a question about the slave trade that is met with a dead silence.

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Sep 6

I took 150 photos…

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Sep 6

I had the best morning ever earlier this week at the fabulous Quilt Museum in York conducting research for my book The Writer’s Craft. The collection is extraordinary and the generosity and expertise of Curator, Heather Audin, equal to it. #quilting #needlework #craft #writing #sewing #18c

Back of a hexagonal quilt (1820s) made of different coloured and plain cottons with some paper templates still attached.

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Lusine Grigoryan @grigolus.bsky.social · Aug 30

One week left to apply.

Lusine Grigoryan @grigolus.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our department @yorkpsychology.bsky.social has 2 open lecturer positions (=tenure-track Assistant Prof). Social psych is one of the priority areas, so consider applying if you study social behavior, incl. intergroup relations, culture, environmental or media psych.

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · Aug 29

The wonderfully accomplished @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social talks about needlework & embroidered accessories in #JaneAusten's life & novels. Loved it --- fascinating detail. Lots of things to learn/think about --- always wondered about stomachers, for instance.
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Accessories, Making and Jane Austen’s Novels - A Talk by Jennie Batchelor

YouTube video by Jane Austen's House

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 29

And she was REALLY good at it!

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you so much, Monica. Your post has made my day!

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Accessories, Making and Jane Austen’s Novels - A Talk by Jennie Batchelor

YouTube video by Jane Austen's House

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Available from 28 Aug 2025, 8pm (BST), so there's plenty of time for huge Osman fans (like me) to watch it and the Thursday Murder Club. #JaneAusten #Austenat250 #needlework #Regencyfashion 2/2

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Tomorrow is the Netflix premiere of a film by Richard Osman and ‘How do you like my trimming: Accessories, Making and Jane Austen’s Novels' by me. Shot in the Drawing Room at Jane Austen’s House, the talk examines Austen's needlework: www.youtube.com/user/janeaus... 1/

Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House is the most treasured Austen site in the world. From this picturesque cottage, deep in the Hampshire countryside, Jane revised, wrote and published her six extraordinary novels, wh...

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 14

This year English at York is happy to be able to offer some places in clearing, so if you want to join us, we would be happy to talk to you: lnkd.in/e-Un8nm4 #Alevels #Clearing #English

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congrats to all receiving A-level results. We look forward to welcoming students in Sept. I joined York as Head of English in 2003 but was an undergrad here in the mid-1990s. As a 1st-gen Uni student, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was books lit me up. Going to York changed my life. 1/

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 12

More importantly, the book features essays, short stories, poems and interviews (one by me!) by over 30 incredible writers, critics, actors, directors, producers and artists. You can find out more about the book and pre-order here: www.aurorametro.com/product/enco... 2/

Encounters with Jane Austen

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the literary legend, this anthology features a vibrant mix of short stories, essays, interviews and poetry contributed by over 30 writers and artist...

www.aurorametro.com

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 12

Looking forward to the publication, of Encounters With Jane Austen, a book masterminded by the wonderful Cheryl Robson at Aurora Metro. I was honoured to be asked to write the introduction to this collection which covers Austen’s life and work and what her writing means to me. 1/

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 4

The kit is on the Hand and Lock website. handembroidery.com/products/but...

Butterfly Kit

Our latest collection, A Floral Anthology, is inspired by the creative journey we embarked on whilst visiting our workshops in India late last year. Immersed in the vibrant culture, intricate designs ...

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 3

Totally missed #WorldEmbroideryDay due to busy-ness at work. Anyway, here’s two of the current projects. Trying #goldwork for the 1st time with Hand and Lock kit and working on recreating Jane Austen’s handkerchief for Cassandra.

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Prof Kate Loder @kghist.bsky.social · Aug 2

TV adaptations of C18 and C19 novels which cast black actors, to the ire of certain newspapers, would not have been that surprising to contemporaries. (Thinking too of Thackeray’s Vanity Fair)

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Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks so much, Miranda. I how you get to see the exhibition, too. Would love your thoughts on it. And I am so looking forward to your book. It’s out soon isn’t it?

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 2

*missed* it…

Jennie Batchelor @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh, sorry you miss it! The preparatory collages are awesome too, though. Really hope you liked the exhibition!

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