Join Anna Seward, a Georgian poetess, brought vividly to life by one of Discover Buxton’s actor guides, for a promenade in the year 1808. Hear her views on her fellow guests and on Georgian attitudes to independent women. Described as a ‘Dr Darwin in petticoats’, Miss Seward‘s fierce intellect demands attention.
This route is not wheelchair accessible and features uneven pavements, steps and a steep hill.
12, 17, 20 Jul 2025
3pm - 4.30pm
£15
Meet outside the Pump Room
Booking info
Public booking opens 15 April
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