Stoneleigh Abbey, Spring 2010

A new page for the preservation of memories; a visit to Stoneleigh Abbey this spring.

Members of our group visited Stoneleigh Abbey near Leamington Spa - a good time was had by all! Amazing building, beautiful setting by the lake and we were given a very interesting and entertaining Jane Austen guided tour by a charming costumed guide who gave us vivid accounts of Jane, Cassandra and Mrs Austen when they visited their relations the Leighs, who were residents at the abbey in 1806.

It was a great oportunity for costume photography in a authentic setting, and a few phographs of the event are shown here. Well worth a return visit at some point.