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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to my colleague on publication of her first (and brilliant) book

Georgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · 9d

Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

New term, new talks, new ideas 🗣️

Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡

Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 19d

#TeamEnglish #EduSky 👀👀⬇️

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 19d

A new free KS3 graphic novel and teaching pack explores the extraordinary life of 19th century Black performer Billy Waters. Fresh perspectives on race, disability, identity and storytelling — with ready-to-use resources to diversify your curriculum. #NATE tinyurl.com/35m9n8xa

Teaching race and disability through the amazing story of Billy Waters - National Association for the Teaching of English

A new free Key Stage 3 graphic novel and teaching pack brings the extraordinary life of Black Regency performer Billy Waters into the classroom, offering students fresh perspectives on race,...

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 13d

On book display at Hatchards in London. jAFB is getting about!

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 16d

A great way to celebrate Austen’s 250th and Creation Theatre’s 30th anniversary. creationtheatre.co.uk/show/lady-su...

Jane Austen's Lady Susan - Creation Theatre %

Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox.This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary - she was born in 1775 and went on to become one of the most loved novelists writing ...

creationtheatre.co.uk

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 17d

If Instagram had existed, Jane Austen would have been following the fashion posts from La Belle Assemblée. 💃

Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉

#janeausten #regency #fashion

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 18d

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo.... At Lyme Park Disley Sunday 28 September, a place of ‘real elegance’ and pleased to join a great line up of speakers and events.

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 20d

Sad to see (part of) this lovely tree fallen in the University Parks

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 26d

JAFB looking glamorous in the hands of @laurietavan.bsky.social at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 26d

Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible parked up by the Pump Room in Bath

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 26d

With Erin Sage, brilliant student, and my book at the Jane Austen centre Bath @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social @chawtonhouse.bsky.social

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 28d

Publication day today 11 September 2025 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ros-...

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.aol.com/lifestyle/da.... I always knew David Bowie was a fellow 18th centuryist!

David Bowie’s secret final project discovered locked in his study

Shortly before his death, the star wrote dozens of notes for a musical set in 18th Century London.

www.aol.com

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 3

Advance copies are here! Barnes and Noble have 25% off pre-order for dollar buyers 3-5 September www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jane-auste...

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Simon Kövesi @kovesi.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Ronald Blythe Fellowship is John Clare Society's new scheme awarding a PhD student focusing on Clare a £1000 bursary to support their work.
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 27

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 22

Beautiful goal from Agyemang

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 18

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-wel...

The British Academy welcomes 92 new Fellows in 2025

92 distinguished scholars have today been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 12

Deadline to apply to this post 12 noon Monday 14 July

www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/fi...

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 12

Flyer from PGWells bookstore, Winchester www.pgwells.co.uk who supplied a magnificent book stall at Global Jane Austen Conference #c18th #Austen250 #janeausten250