In her introduction to this new edition, Janet Todd sets Jane Austen's ebullient final fragment in the context of Regency culture, of thrusting capitalism, health fads and miracle diets and cures.
Explore the houses open to the public that were once home to some of the finest writers and musicians in Britain and Ireland. This Illustrated map shows where to find the birthplaces, lifelong residences or retreats where artists found peace and inspiration.
A 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.
Who was the real Jane Austen? A retiring spinster content with quiet village life? Or a strong-minded woman who chose to remain unmarried and to fashion herself as a professional writer?
The Watsons by Jane Austen & Rose Servitova is the tale of four sisters as they seek security, love and happiness in a world where the most important decisions affecting their lives, are not always theirs to make. It is a book about relationships, freedom and personal empowerment.
Online access to our digital storytelling performance: The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell. Instructions will be sent you in your Chawton House Shop purchase confirmation email.
Janeites, look no further than our Jane Austen Bookshelf Necklace. Discover odes to literary classics, by this frequent visitor to Chawton House
Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection. Inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
Celebrating our unique 'Early Women Writers' collection with this fabulous Chawton House quill statement necklace.
Tatty Devine x Chawton House collection, inspired by our library and unique 'Early Women Writers' collection here at Chawton House.
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.