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Read this fascinating account of Jane Austen's fifth Great niece and her experience of growing up at Chawton House.
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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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With all-new content for 2025, this almanac from the Royal Horticultural Society is packed full of advice. Find out what to grow, what wildlife to watch out for and how to get the most of your garden in a sustainable way.
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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!
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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.
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A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London.
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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.
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A wearable homage to Aphra Behn, the first English woman to earn a living from writing. “All women together ought to let flowers fall on the tomb of Aphra Behn . . . For it was she who earned them the right to speak their minds.” - Virginia Woolf Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection, inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
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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.
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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!
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Out of stockA 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.
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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!
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Beautifully illustrated postcard, created by Emily Barnett, of the Walled Garden Gates at Chawton House.
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Dr Kim Simpson looks at the meaning of gothic literature, and the women writers who pioneered the genre.
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A beautifully illustrated A5 print, depicting the approach to Chawton House.
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Celebrating our 20th Anniversary and our unique 'Early Women Writers' collection with this fabulous signature quill brooch created for us by Tatty Devine. Chawton House Exclusive Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection, inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
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Support Chawton House with this wooden spinning top - a great gift for the little people in your life.
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A beautifully illustrated Vinyl Decal Sticker, depicting Chawton House. Made exclusively for Chawton House by The Marches Studio.
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'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.
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A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated examination of dress, clothing, fashion, and sewing in the Regency seen through the lens of Jane Austen’s life and writings
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Explore regency fashion and learn more about Jane Austen's day with this wonderfully illustrated paper doll dress up book.
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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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Out of stockA beautifully hand crafted brooch inspired by Elizabeth Blackwell's A Curious Herbal - one of the treasures here at Chawton House. Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection. Inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
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Drawings taken from the influential and beautifully illustrated ‘A Curious Herbal’, held in the Chawton House library collection.
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Austen abridged for all ages, these Baker Street Readers editions retell the world's greatest classic stories.
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Austen’s portrayal of Emma Woodhouse is a masterclass in irony and the management of narrative perspective – and one of the great high-wire acts of English literature.
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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.
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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.
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Join some of the world's most inspiring women in this fact-packed and fun-filled activity book!
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Out of stockBased on a large family home built over 200 years ago, you can have hours of fun arranging the furnishings, helping the cook in the kitchen and the groom in the stables!
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of this good book must be in want of a drink.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An innovative and evocative exploration of Austen’s places, including Chawton House, that breathes life into a literary legend.
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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.
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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.
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A beautiful original illustration by Eleanor Houghton. Inspired from fabrics found in Jane and Cassandra Austen's quilt, made c1811. Exclusively created for Chawton House.
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Jane Austen Heroines Portrait Cards by artist Daisy Harcourt, These wonderful blank greeting cards are a must for any Jane Austen fan 6 beautiful illustrations of our favourite heroines: Elizabeth Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, Anne Elliot, Catherine Morland, Charlotte Heywood, Fanny Price. Top Row (L-R): Elizabeth Bennet, Fanny Price Middle Row: Anne Elliott, Catherine Morland Bottom Row: Charlotte Heywood, Emma Woodhouse
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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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Out of stock*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.
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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.
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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.
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Out of stock'An intriguing and wholly original approach to Jane Austen... A most delightful book and a must for every Austen Reader.' Claire Tomalin, Author of Jane Austen: A Life Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world’s great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world.
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Out of stock“I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.” Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a lady of letters and trailblazer of Western medicine. Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection, inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
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Explore the houses open to the public, once home to some of the finest writers and musicians in Britain and Ireland. This Illustrated map shows how to find the birthplaces, lifelong residences or retreats where artists found peace and inspiration.
NB: This is a fold out Map.
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An imaginative nature-themed activity book for children, packed with different things to do.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jane Austen’s brilliant, hilarious - and often outrageous - early stories, sketches and pieces of nonsense. Written when she was just a teenager.
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Austen abridged for all ages, these Baker Street Readers editions retell the world's greatest classic stories.
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Poor relation, Fanny Price, is taken in by the wealthy Bertram family to live at Mansfield Park. Much like Edward Austen and the Knight family!
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"She is a women of undoubted genius" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge Cotton tote bag, featuring a hand drawn illustration inspired by the portrait by John Hoppner, accompanies our Mary Robinson exhibition and is the perfect souvenir.