‘Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ Review: Eliza Bennet’s Godmothers
A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.
Jane Austen's links to Southampton celebrated with year-long programme of events
Jane Austen's links to Southampton are being celebrated with new events added to Visit Southampton's year-long celebration of the author's life.
250 years of Jane Austen: Best places to celebrate the novelist’s birthday in the UK
Celebrate the brilliant mind behind your favourite classics with Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Born on December 16, 1775, ...
Jane Austen walking tour to take place in Southampton
A new walking tour in Southampton is set to retrace the footsteps of Jane Austen’s life in the city. The Hampshire-born novelist is said to have attended boarding school in Southampton, where she ...
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Louise West talk to explore true identity of Jane Austen
Louise, who has a long-standing relationship with Austen and her admirers, will share her personal reflections.
Arts, nature and history walking trails launched in BCP
SIX new walking arts, culture, history and wildlife walking trails have been launched along Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s coastline.
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A painting stolen from an Italian museum is found in England, but its new owner wants to keep it
The once-lost 16th-century painting now at the center of a custody battle between a widow in England and a small Italian ...
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The rise and fall of Dhaka muslin
My experience of seeing pieces of Dhaka muslin in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London was a conflicted one. A part of me ...