Having recently read the Jane Austen novels Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility, it was a treat visiting her house in Chawton, Hampshire. Her brother Edward's house, a much grander affair, is down the road and also open to visitors.
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| Jane's house, built in the 17th century |
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| Chawton House was the home of Jane's brother, Edward. He became well-to-do when, by a stroke of good luck, he inherited the property from a distant cousin. |
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| Chawton House dates from 1580 |
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| Inside Chawton House |
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| Back to Jane's house |
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| Jane's house became a museum in 1947 |
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| Jane's writing table |
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| Jane's bedroom |
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| Portrait of Jane |
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