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"If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more" - Mr Knightley, Emma. -
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. -
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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 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! -
Jane Austen's History of England (by a Partial, Prejudiced and Ignorant Historian!) The perfect gift for any Austen fan! -
*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. -
*Limited Edition* Made by one of our talented volunteers, these beautiful cotton bonnets are the perfect accessory for your regency day out! -
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. -
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. -
Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen. -
Online access to an exclusive interview with legendary screenwriter Andrew Davies. In this engaging conversation with writer Caroline Malcolm-Boulton, Andrew Davies reflects on his iconic adaptations of Jane Austen, including Pride and Prejudice (1995), Emma (1996), Sense and Sensibility (2008), and Sanditon (2019), discussing his enduring relationship with Austen’s work throughout his prolific career. -
The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories - and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers. -
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. -
"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! -
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. -
This classic text, in shortened form, highlights Mary Wollstonecraft's arguments for the importance of female education and female contribution to society. -
An imaginative nature-themed activity book for children, packed with different things to do. -
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! -
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. -
Two-sided keyring depicting Chawton House and Mary Robinson; the subject of our current exhibition 'Mary Robinson: Actress, Mistress, Writer, Radical'. -
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Immerse yourself in the works of Jane Austen with this unique puzzle, which combines the fun of a jigsaw, with the intrigue of a county ball as you read the clues and figure out the logic to build the final image! -
Illustrated postcard, by Emily Barnett, depicting the South door. The perfect souvenir for Jane Austen fans! -
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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! -
A beautifully illustrated A5 print, depicting the approach to Chawton House. -
Beautifully illustrated postcard, created by Emily Barnett, of the Walled Garden Gates at Chawton House. -
Delve into the history behind how our ancestors lived two hundred years ago. Perfect for Jane Austen fans and history lovers alike. -
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. -
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. -
Put your memory skills to the test as you pair up Austen's most famous couples; the perfect gift for fans of Jane Austen. -
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. -
Charlotte Gordon brings to life the extraordinary lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley in this fascinating dual biography. -
A beautifully illustrated Vinyl Decal Sticker, depicting Chawton House. Made exclusively for Chawton House by The Marches Studio. -
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. -
Online access to the 2024 British Science Week Programme at Chawton House: Ladies of Science. Many pioneering women in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries made inroads in botany, geology, mathematics, astronomy, palaeontology, and other disciplines, both disseminating scientific knowledge to others, but also making extraordinary discoveries against considerable odds. This programme explores five of these scientific women, whose work can be found in the Chawton House collection. -
*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. -
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.
