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Read this fascinating account of Jane Austen's fifth Great niece and her experience of growing up at Chawton House. -
"I went up to the Great House between 3 & 4, & dawdled away an hour very comfortably" - Jane Austen, 1814 The perfect momento to remember your visit to Chawton House! -
This beautiful book contains Austen’s short writings about ‘couples’, which exemplify the biting wit and satire which are now so firmly associated with her name. The perfect gift for any Austen fan! -
A beautifully illustrated blank greeting card depicting a festive and snow-covered Chawton House, along with some of the highlights in our collection. Made exclusively for Chawton House by The Marches Studio. -
*Limited Availability!* New for 2025 and for the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle depicts the 1741 Mellichamp painting of Chawton House, the building known to Jane as the 'Great House', and the familiar landscape that she would have known. -
"If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more" - Mr Knightley, Emma. -
*Limited Edition* Made by one of our talented volunteers, these beautiful cotton bonnets are the perfect accessory for your regency day out! -
Jane Austen's History of England (by a Partial, Prejudiced and Ignorant Historian!) The perfect gift for any Austen fan! -
Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen. -
In her later years, Jane Austen made a patchwork quilt. She folded thousands of tiny scraps of fabric over diamond-shaped slips of paper and painstakingly stitched them together. Kate Evans employs these slivers of cloth to illustrate Jane Austen’s life story. Evans teases apart the threads that connect Austen’s beloved novels, the events of her life, and the fabric of society in Regency England. -
This beautiful edition is specially published by Plumleaf Press, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Complete with beautiful sprayed edges, it is the perfect addition to add to your collection. -
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"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you" - Mr Darcy, Pride & Prejudice. -
"I will be calm; I will be mistress of myself" - Elinor Dashwood, Sense and Sensibility. -
This lively 'potted' history of gardening in Britain takes us on a garden tour from the thorn hedges around prehistoric settlements to the rage for ornamental grasses and 'outdoor rooms' today. It tracks down the ordinary folk who worked the earth - the apprentice boys and weeding women, the florists and nursery gardeners - as well as aristocrats and grand designers and famous plant-hunters. -
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. -
Treat someone special to a Chawton House experience. By buying our gift vouchers , you are also supporting Chawton House and the conservation work that we do. -
Originally published in the 1995 and now available in a fresh edition with a foreword by Zadie Smith, Gerzina’s engrossing classic brings to life Georgian Black Britain with vivid detail, highlighting fascinating individuals from Ignatius Sancho to Olaudah Equiano within the broader story of the struggle against enslavement. -
The Pioneers, Revolutionaries and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention.
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This bookmark, inspired by our Mary Robinson Exhibition, is the perfect souvenir to take home and will make sure you never lose your place in a book! -
Support Chawton House and local artist Julia Morgan by sending this Chawton House winter wonderland card to family and friends. -
Wonderfully festive Chawton House winter wonderland illustration by local artist Julia Rose Harnwell. -
A beautifully illustrated blank greeting card depicting Chawton House and some of the highlights in our collection. Made exclusively for Chawton House by The Marches Studio. -
Two-sided keyring depicting Chawton House and Mary Robinson; the subject of our current exhibition 'Mary Robinson: Actress, Mistress, Writer, Radical'. -
Photographic notecards with images of Chawton House and grounds, taken by Claire Lewis Photography.
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Illustrated postcard, by Emily Barnett, depicting the Oak Room alcove where according the Knight Family legend, Jane Austen would often people watch. The perfect souvenir for Jane Austen fans! -
Illustrated postcard, by Emily Barnett, depicting the South door. The perfect souvenir for Jane Austen fans! -
Beautifully illustrated postcard, created by Emily Barnett, of the Walled Garden Gates at Chawton House. -
Dr Kim Simpson looks at the meaning of gothic literature, and the women writers who pioneered the genre. -
A beautifully illustrated A5 print, depicting the approach to Chawton House. -
A beautifully illustrated Vinyl Decal Sticker, depicting Chawton House. Made exclusively for Chawton House by The Marches Studio. -
'The Holly Tree' is a beautiful illustration by Elizabeth Blackwell, taken from A Curious Herbal, one of our treasures here at Chawton House. A5 Christmas card and white envelope. -
Delve into the history behind how our ancestors lived two hundred years ago. Perfect for Jane Austen fans and history lovers alike. -
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Drawings taken from the influential and beautifully illustrated ‘A Curious Herbal’, held in the Chawton House library collection. -
Austen abridged for all ages, these Baker Street Readers editions retell the world's greatest classic stories.
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'You can't help feeling that Jane would have approved.' OBSERVER 'It won't surprise me if this is one of the books of the year' RTE From the #1 bestselling author of Miss Austen. A richly imagined novel inspired by the true story of Anne Sharp, a governess who became very close with Jane Austen and her family. -
Featuring exquisitely illustrated with prints from Elizabeth Blackwell, the pioneering herbalist of the 18th Century, these 50 cards contain a variety of information about notable herbs and plants. This is a gift for anyone with an interest in botanical art, botany or the healing properties of plants. -
Regale with all things Regency and put your knowledge to the test with 52 trivia and game cards, each one featuring a multiple-choice trivia question, charade, game or challenge about Jane Austen and her beloved classics. -
An innovative and evocative exploration of Austen’s places, including Chawton House, that breathes life into a literary legend.
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Janeites, look no further than our Jane Austen Cameo Brooch. Matching pendant and earrings available. Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection. Inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House. -
Jane Austen lovers, look no further than our Jane Austen Cameo Earrings. Matching pendant and brooch available. Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection. Inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House. -
Jane Austen lovers, look no further than our Cameo Necklace. Matching brooch and earrings available. Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection. Inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House. -
Austen’s novels depict a world of civility, reassuring stability and continuity. Claire Tomalin’s biography paints a surprisingly different picture of the Austen family and their Hampshire neighbours.
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*Back Soon* From the author of Jane Austen's Best Friend. Jane Austen Daddy’s Girl: The Life and Influence of the Revd George Austen is a poignant and pertinent examination of a relationship which became the cornerstone of Jane’s life, the bedrock of family and faith as she knew them. Bookmark and bookplate will be included as long as stocks last. The second novel by Hampshire writer Zöe Wheddon. -
The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd. The first novel by author Zöe Wheddon. 'A glorious celebration of Jane Austen, and a glorious celebration of friendship too. You'll want one copy for yourself and another for your own BFF.' - Lucy Worsley, Historian, Television Presenter and Author of Jane Austen at Home. -
A complete and accurate transcript of all Austen's letters as known to date, providing an unparalleled and irresistible insight into the life of Jane Austen. -
The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories - and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers. -
An imaginative nature-themed activity book for children, packed with different things to do. -
Looking for the perfect stocking filler? Look no further. Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. -
A bumper activity book companion to the bestselling series featuring colouring, stickers, search & find, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, mazes, and more, in paperback format. -
It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and raw. Domestic life below stairs, ruled with a tender heart and an iron will by Mrs Hill the housekeeper, is about to be disturbed by the arrival of a new footman, bearing secrets and the scent of the sea. -
This collage was one of a set of three works created by artist Louisa Albani in response to her visit to Chawton House in 2019. -
This collage was one of a set of three works created by artist Louisa Albani in response to her visit to Chawton House in 2019. -
Austen abridged for all ages, these Baker Street Readers editions retell the world's greatest classic stories.
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Curated and written by Emma Yandle, this catalogue is the perfect companion for our exhibition; Mary Robinson: Actress - Mistress - Writer - Radical. Unfolding through her own words, this exhibition traces the extraordinary journey of her scandalous, celebrated and literary life.
