CEO bids farewell to Chawton
After six and a half years at the helm, CEO Steve Lawrence is sadly leaving Chawton House Library.
Talk and Afternoon Tea, Wednesday 11th June 2014
Ruth Sillers, who began her career with the National Youth Theatre and reads regularly for Radio 4 and the BBC world service, will be talking about and performing extracts from her own audiobook compilation, War Girls.
Jane Austen Short Story Award 2014
The selection of those who have made it through to the third stage of the competition - the 'Shortlist' - has been made. Congratulations to these entrants. The winner, runners-up and finalists will be announced on 18 July 2014.
Evening Lecture – Friday 6th June 2014
Evening talk and book launch with Deirdre Le Faye, Friday 6th June 2014
Six-figure pledge to help preserve UK’s literary heritage at Chawton House Library – NEWS RELEASE 7th May 2014
The preservation of Chawton House Library for future generations has been boosted by a six-figure legacy pledge, the charity’s first legacy promise in its 11-year history.
New legacy giving circle established
On the 27th April 1817 Jane Austen, at home in Chawton signed her last will and testament.
Evening Talk, Thursday 15th May 2014
This lecture will compare and contrast the relationships of Lord Byron and Jane Austen with their publisher John Murray.
Music at Chawton House Library
Southampton’s visiting Fulbright Senior Scholar, Dr. Vivian Montgomery, will offer a lively and eye-opening recital of long-hummed tunes reclaimed for piano as variations, dance arrangements, and show pieces.
Evening Talk – Ann Yearsley, ‘The Bristol Milkwoman’
Evening Talk, Thursday 3rd April 2014 “Editing Ann Yearsley, ‘The Bristol Milkwoman’ (1753-1806)”
Last opportunity to subscribe – the Knight Family Cookbook
Your final invitation to become a subscriber to Chawton House Library’s Knight Family Cookbook.