of meeting so

many of you at

Austen-themed

events worldwide.

Together, we have

celebrated the

Jane Austen spirit

in the way that

she herself would

have liked – by

the pastime of

reading.”

However,

Tim also added a cautionary note, pointing

out that the growing interest in social media,

the propensity for groups to share copies and

a reluctance to pay for quality writing and

production are all affecting the magazine. “We

live in difficult times for print publications,” he

said. “I would urge anyone who shares a copy

or who reads a copy belonging to their region

to consider seriously taking out their own

subscription. Otherwise, it will be a challenge

to achieve another 100 issues of Jane Austen’s

Regency World magazine.”

He added: “Once more, I thank you our

loyal readers worldwide – and welcome the

prospect of your company on the way to

No 200.”

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We’ve reached 100, thanks to you

This issue is the 100th edition of Jane Austen’s

Regency World, a magazine founded by the

Jane Austen Centre, Bath, and taken on by

Lansdown Media Ltd in 2008. To reach

this landmark in an era of declining print

readership is a remarkable achievement, and

the result of dedication and hard work by a

small team of people.

Tim Bullamore (pictured), editor and

publisher of JARW, said: “There have been

many talented contributors over the years,

too many to name individually. However, I

would especially like to acknowledge those

stalwarts of our team whose names do not

appear regularly in print: Alison Bentley

(advertising), Anna Patience (design), Dawn

Gorman (proof reading) and Nigel Starck

(associate editor). Our printers, Blackmore

in Dorset, and our distributors, AllSorts, also

provide invaluable support.

“The past few years have brought a

regular spotlight on Jane Austen, through

the 200th anniversaries of the publication

of her novels, the 200th anniversary of her

death, and her appearance on the British

£10 note. Reaching No 100 could never have

been achieved without the support of our

subscribers, readers and advertisers.

“I have had the pleasure, and the honour,