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Austen fans' world record success | |
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Fans of Jane Austen have set a new world record for the most people dressed in Regency costume when they walked through Bath. | |
The bid was made as part of the Grand Regency Promenade which is part of the annual Jane Austen Festival held in the city over the weekend. | The bid was made as part of the Grand Regency Promenade which is part of the annual Jane Austen Festival held in the city over the weekend. |
Walkers made their way from the Roman Baths through the Georgian streets to gather at The Assembly Rooms. | Walkers made their way from the Roman Baths through the Georgian streets to gather at The Assembly Rooms. |
Some 409 participants stood in a group for 10 minutes to set the new record. | |
Details of all those taking part were noted and were sent to Guinness to verify the new record. | |
During the walk they were joined by a town crier, naval personnel and musicians, along with re-enactment groups and societies including the 32nd Cornwall Regiment and a group of hobby horse enthusiasts called The Dandy Chargers. | During the walk they were joined by a town crier, naval personnel and musicians, along with re-enactment groups and societies including the 32nd Cornwall Regiment and a group of hobby horse enthusiasts called The Dandy Chargers. |
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