To Commemorate 200 years since the birth of Charlotte Bronte, the National Trust will be screening Jane Eyre, a fine adaptation of Bronte’s classic love story, starring Mia Wasikowska and Dame Judi Dench, screened in the elegant Regency drawing room at 16 New Street on Tuesday 19th April. There will also be a Regency-style banquet in the splendour of our magnificent Club Room at 16 New Street on Thursday 21st April – guests are encouraged to dress in 19th-century costume. The dinner is supported by Highlands Academy, Cimandis Jersey and Vend and money raised from the event will be used towards the purchase of a pair of silver candelabra for the dining room at 16 New Street.
Charlotte Bronte Week at 16 New Street – Commemorating 200 years since the birth of Charlotte Bronte.
Tuesday 19 April – Film Jane Eyre
A fine adaptation of Bronte’s classic love story, starring Mia Wasikowska and Dame Judi Dench, screened in the elegant Regency drawing room at 16 New Street.
- Meeting Point: 16 New Street
- Time: 7-9 pm
- Price £10: to include a glass of wine on arrival
- 483193 – Book and pay in advance
Thursday 21 April – Jane Eyre Costume Dinner
Supported by Highlands Academy, Cimandis Jersey and Vend
To celebrate the life and work of novelist Charlotte Bronte we are hosting a Regency-style banquet in the splendour of our magnificent Club Room at 16 New Street. Guests are encouraged to dress in 19th-century costume.
- Meeting Point: 16 New Street
- Time: 6:30 pm to 10 pm
- Price: £60 per person for a 3 course meal, including wine
- Tickets are limited so early booking is essential.
- 483193 – Booking essential
Starter:
Cured cod, Lightly Pickled Vegetables,
Main Course:
Duo of Pork, Roast and Confit, Seared Scallop,
Jersey Royals, Spring Vegetables,
Dessert:
Sherry Trifle
Money raised from this event will be used towards the purchase of a pair of silver candelabra for the dining room at 16 New Street.
Friday 22 April – Food Glorious Food
As part of Charlotte Bronte week, our resident housekeeper will be cooking up a tantalising feast of traditional 19th-century recipes, laid out for visitors to sample in the Regency dining room of 16 New Street – a great opportunity to learn about Jersey’s culinary heritage.
- Meeting Point: 16 New Street
- Price: Free to Trust Members, £5 Non-members
- No need to book.
Literary Events
Thursday 21 April from 1pm-2pm
Reading of Charlotte Bronte’s Villette in the Drawing Room
Friday 22 April from 10.30 – 11.30am
Talk about the life of Charlotte Bronte in the Drawing Room
Friday 22 April from 1 – 2pm
Reading of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre in the Drawing Room
in association with the Drama dept. of Jersey College for Girls