. . Chawton House announces details of its upcoming exhibition on the scandalous life and literary genius of Mary Robinson Mary Robinson: Actress, Mistress, Writer, Radical opens at Chawton House on September 2, 2024. Chawton House, Hampshire, August 2024. Opening [...]
. Chawton in Stitches now open Running from May 13 to August 27, 2024, Chawton in Stitches promises a captivating journey through the creative process of award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, Emily Barnett. Her degree project, inspired [...]
. . Spring at Chawton House All through the Wilderness, the snowdrops are out in force and the daffodils are on their way as the Garden comes alive in colour. We have a jam-packed spring here for you all to [...]
The Maria Graham Collection allocated to Chawton House through Arts Council’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme A collection of portraits, books and drawings belonging to Maria Graham – the first professional female travel writer – has been allocated to Chawton House, [...]
Villains In Power 16 October - 4 November ‘You speak like a heroine […] We shall see if you can suffer like one.’ Montoni to Emily, Ann Radcliffe The Mysteries of Udolpho From the wicked uncles sinister patriarchs of [...]
Showcasing the Treasures of Chawton House Rare and never before seen Treasures of Chawton House displayed together for the first time to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Chawton House, Hampshire, August 2023. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of opening to [...]
Music book once owned by Jane Austen and bearing her signature donated to Chawton House Chawton House, Hampshire, July 2023. A music book once belonging to Jane Austen and bearing her signature, whereabouts unknown since 1978, has been rediscovered. The [...]
Chawton, Hampshire, April 2023. 2023 is the 20th anniversary of Chawton House opening to the public. To mark this milestone, the heritage site once owned by Jane Austen’s brother is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to ensure its legacy continues [...]
Historic Houses has announced that Chawton House has been awarded the prestigious Frances Garnham Award for Innovation in Education. Commemorating the achievements of Frances Garnham, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Historic Houses until 2015, this award seeks to [...]
Unique Presentation Copy of a Jane Austen Novel Heads to Chawton House, home of the author’s brother, following Record-breaking Sale An inscribed copy of a Jane Austen novel has become the most expensive of the author's works ever sold [...]