Nicola Pritchard-Pink
@npritchard-pink.bsky.social
Social historian of all things eighteenth century, specialising in Jane Austen, country houses, gardens, literature, and domestic vocal music.
Ever wondered just how #JaneAusten did it? What exactly was her process? Can we ever even know? I decided to take a closer look to see what I could glean... Take a look at my newest article on What would Jane do: bit.ly/44vCW3b
November 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Ever wondered just how #JaneAusten did it? What exactly was her process? Can we ever even know? I decided to take a closer look to see what I could glean... Take a look at my newest article on What would Jane do: bit.ly/44vCW3b
I've so enjoyed researching the Georgians' take on trusting your emotions over cold, rational decision-making. Something strikingly familiar with some modern sentiments today. Check out my Substack article at bit.ly/47kMWwU to find out more.
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I've so enjoyed researching the Georgians' take on trusting your emotions over cold, rational decision-making. Something strikingly familiar with some modern sentiments today. Check out my Substack article at bit.ly/47kMWwU to find out more.
So thrilled to attend today's service of thanksgiving for #JaneAusten at Winchester Cathedral and see the new statue unveiled. Plus there were a few faces from the 1995 P&P who read excerpts from the novel during the service so wonderfully.
October 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So thrilled to attend today's service of thanksgiving for #JaneAusten at Winchester Cathedral and see the new statue unveiled. Plus there were a few faces from the 1995 P&P who read excerpts from the novel during the service so wonderfully.
So I'm minding my business researching feelings in the 18th century and stumble upon this image apparently representing the emotion of despair...
Surely this is an image of someone in front of a Georgian wind machine??? Thoughts on a postcard.
Surely this is an image of someone in front of a Georgian wind machine??? Thoughts on a postcard.
October 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
So I'm minding my business researching feelings in the 18th century and stumble upon this image apparently representing the emotion of despair...
Surely this is an image of someone in front of a Georgian wind machine??? Thoughts on a postcard.
Surely this is an image of someone in front of a Georgian wind machine??? Thoughts on a postcard.
Am loving reading a #JaneAusten era Glossary of the Dorset Dialect. Faves so far are: Popples for pebbles and "Gie's a pud" meaning "Give me a hand." Love it. I could literally read this book all day...
October 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Am loving reading a #JaneAusten era Glossary of the Dorset Dialect. Faves so far are: Popples for pebbles and "Gie's a pud" meaning "Give me a hand." Love it. I could literally read this book all day...
Have you ever visited a writer's home or a place where a scene in a book was set? It can be so exciting to feel closer to a beloved author or part of their story. Follow the link to find out more about #JaneAusten literary tourism and what it means to fans to visit Austen sites: bit.ly/3IrYt5d
September 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Have you ever visited a writer's home or a place where a scene in a book was set? It can be so exciting to feel closer to a beloved author or part of their story. Follow the link to find out more about #JaneAusten literary tourism and what it means to fans to visit Austen sites: bit.ly/3IrYt5d
I'm enjoying reading Johanna Schopenhauer's memoir about her travels to London atm, and this comment about a dinner party made me chuckle - reminded me very much of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice ;) #JaneAusten
September 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm enjoying reading Johanna Schopenhauer's memoir about her travels to London atm, and this comment about a dinner party made me chuckle - reminded me very much of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice ;) #JaneAusten
#JaneAusten wrote about Regency seaside holidays and loved to take them herself, but what were they really like back then? And how long have Brits been taking domestic seaside holidays anyway? To find out more, check out my latest Substack article at bit.ly/4lPxMoB
August 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#JaneAusten wrote about Regency seaside holidays and loved to take them herself, but what were they really like back then? And how long have Brits been taking domestic seaside holidays anyway? To find out more, check out my latest Substack article at bit.ly/4lPxMoB
Very excited to see pineapples used to decorate a recent Regency ball 🍍🍍 To find out why on earth they did this, check out a blog I wrote earlier this year: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/pineapples...
August 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Very excited to see pineapples used to decorate a recent Regency ball 🍍🍍 To find out why on earth they did this, check out a blog I wrote earlier this year: nicolapritchardpink.substack.com/p/pineapples...
Had such a wonderful time last weekend at a #JaneAusten Regency ball at the Great Hall in Winchester. I've never seen the room so beautiful and it brought to mind Miss Bates' comments in Emma: 'This is meeting quite in fairyland!—Such a transformation!'
August 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Had such a wonderful time last weekend at a #JaneAusten Regency ball at the Great Hall in Winchester. I've never seen the room so beautiful and it brought to mind Miss Bates' comments in Emma: 'This is meeting quite in fairyland!—Such a transformation!'
Heartily recommend the Dorset Museum's new exhibition called #JaneAusten: Down to the Sea. Absolutely loved visiting recently - loads to see and learn and try on :)
August 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Heartily recommend the Dorset Museum's new exhibition called #JaneAusten: Down to the Sea. Absolutely loved visiting recently - loads to see and learn and try on :)
Had a fascinating look into early memoirs and 'true' stories in the long 18th century in a bid to better understand the recent Salt Path controversy. Take a look at bit.ly/45bdZJQ to find out more.
July 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Had a fascinating look into early memoirs and 'true' stories in the long 18th century in a bid to better understand the recent Salt Path controversy. Take a look at bit.ly/45bdZJQ to find out more.
Had a great weekend break recently at @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social in Chawton making my very own #JaneAusten Regency dress. Super intense sewing with copious cups of tea and banter followed by relief at a completed garment.
July 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Had a great weekend break recently at @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social in Chawton making my very own #JaneAusten Regency dress. Super intense sewing with copious cups of tea and banter followed by relief at a completed garment.
As #Wimbledon is about to start I look back 300 years to delve into 18th century #Tennis in Britain, and uncover surprising info on a womanising profligate and a couple of French pros... Find out more at bit.ly/4kfnv4l
June 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
As #Wimbledon is about to start I look back 300 years to delve into 18th century #Tennis in Britain, and uncover surprising info on a womanising profligate and a couple of French pros... Find out more at bit.ly/4kfnv4l
The wonderful @balhnews.bsky.social have shared a short video of the fantastic Placing #JaneAusten conference that I was lucky enough to speak at back in May: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5W...
June 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The wonderful @balhnews.bsky.social have shared a short video of the fantastic Placing #JaneAusten conference that I was lucky enough to speak at back in May: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5W...
Brilliant milestone today: I reached my goal of 100+ respondents for my survey on Austen tourism 🙌
I'll be presenting my fascinating research at the
@unisouthampton.bsky.social's 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 #𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in July. Find out more or book tickets at bit.ly/43RELX5
I'll be presenting my fascinating research at the
@unisouthampton.bsky.social's 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 #𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in July. Find out more or book tickets at bit.ly/43RELX5
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Brilliant milestone today: I reached my goal of 100+ respondents for my survey on Austen tourism 🙌
I'll be presenting my fascinating research at the
@unisouthampton.bsky.social's 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 #𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in July. Find out more or book tickets at bit.ly/43RELX5
I'll be presenting my fascinating research at the
@unisouthampton.bsky.social's 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 #𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in July. Find out more or book tickets at bit.ly/43RELX5
I just found out it's British #Sandwich Week which naturally led me to try and uncover the truth behind the sandwich's origin story. Apparently the Earl of Sandwich invented it while gaming. But is this story simply apocryphal or could it actually have been true? bit.ly/3H7hIjt
May 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I just found out it's British #Sandwich Week which naturally led me to try and uncover the truth behind the sandwich's origin story. Apparently the Earl of Sandwich invented it while gaming. But is this story simply apocryphal or could it actually have been true? bit.ly/3H7hIjt
Excited to be talking all about #JaneAusten and walking for @harchivestrust.bsky.social on 21 May. Tickets for this online event are still available so come along to find out more: bit.ly/4m36qN0
May 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Excited to be talking all about #JaneAusten and walking for @harchivestrust.bsky.social on 21 May. Tickets for this online event are still available so come along to find out more: bit.ly/4m36qN0
As part of #Southampton's #JaneAusten250 events I'll be speaking all about Austen's song collection, alongside folk musician Jeff Henry on 5th June - come along and join us! Tickets available at wegottickets.com/event/640205
April 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
As part of #Southampton's #JaneAusten250 events I'll be speaking all about Austen's song collection, alongside folk musician Jeff Henry on 5th June - come along and join us! Tickets available at wegottickets.com/event/640205
As today is #EarthDay I wanted to explore biodiversity loss and what wildlife #JaneAusten would have seen when she stepped outdoors - how different was it really? So I did some digging around and the answer really shocked me: bit.ly/3EymeGD
April 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
As today is #EarthDay I wanted to explore biodiversity loss and what wildlife #JaneAusten would have seen when she stepped outdoors - how different was it really? So I did some digging around and the answer really shocked me: bit.ly/3EymeGD
I can't believe I'd never noticed this before, but Regency women had a half-and-half hair style - their 'front' hair (which went from behind the ears) was cut short, like an extended fringe (bangs), and their 'back' hair was left to grow long. Want to try it?
April 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I can't believe I'd never noticed this before, but Regency women had a half-and-half hair style - their 'front' hair (which went from behind the ears) was cut short, like an extended fringe (bangs), and their 'back' hair was left to grow long. Want to try it?