Grit and Grace: Women of the Regency Era

✨ Join us for a fascinating day dedicated to the remarkable women of the Regency period! Dive into captivating discussions featuring esteemed speakers:

👩‍🏫 Dr. Annie Gray - Renowned Food Historian
📚 Rebecca Wilson - Acclaimed Author
📜 Laura Orriss - Expert Archivist

Indulge in delicious Afternoon Tea while exploring the culinary delights that shaped this vibrant era!
A selection of books from Warwick Books will be available for purchase, with opportunities to get them signed by our speakers.

Event Schedule

🕥 10:30 - 11:00: Registration and Tea/Coffee
🕚 11:00 - 12:00: Laura Orriss - A Life by Prophecy: Sarah, Countess of Warwick
Hear the intriguing tale of one of Warwick’s most overlooked countesses, exploring how her fortunes were foretold amidst Regency romances and personal tragedies.

🕛 12:00 - 13:00: Rebecca Wilson - Un Lady-like Women of the Georgian Period
Delve into the lives of four extraordinary women who defied societal expectations and became icons of their time – Mary Anning, Anne Lister, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Lady Sarah Pennington.

🍰 13:00 - 14:15: Afternoon Tea served

🕑 14:15 - 15:15: Dr. Annie Gray - A 'Poor Attempt at Rout Cakes': Eating Well in Regency England
Uncover the culinary wonders of the late 18th century as Dr. Gray discusses the essential elements of British cuisine and the dining rituals of high society.

Ticket Price: £75 + booking fee (includes Afternoon Tea)
🌐 Book Now: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice
📍 Location: Unlocking Warwick - Court House Tours, Jury Street, Warwick, CV34 4BP, United Kingdom

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate history, culture, and the incredible women who shaped it! 🌟