Yet, tantalising clues in her letters and books suggest she knew our corner of Bristol well, held fond memories of it… and perhaps even based one of her less charming characters on a Clifton resident.
Local favourite Andrew Swift - co-founder of Akeman Press, historian, and regular Bristol Magazine contributor - delves into Austen’s Clifton connections. From literary intrigue to fascinating social history (and even links between Austen’s family and the slave trade) this promises to be a captivating exploration of how our elegant suburb may have left its mark on one of England’s greatest novelists.

Tickets available via the website as below, or on the door if still available. Tickets are also sold in Clifton Library on Wednesday morning 10.30- 12.30 (card payments can be taken on Wednesday mornings) and then during library opening hours on Thursday (1pm-5pm), Friday (10am-2pm) and Saturday (10-2pm) where we can only accept cash.
Our ticketing email is; tickets@cliftonlitfest.com for any problems re ticket sales.

ANDREW SWIFT: Jane Austen's Clifton  

15th November 1.30pm until 2.30pm - (60 mins)