In 2013 Jane Austen was chosen to be the great British historical figure featured on the first-ever plastic £10 banknote when ...

Filled with relatable tales of struggle, loss, love and heartbreak, Jane Austen’s work is just as relevant today as it was in the 1700s. But when it comes to adaptations, only a few shine as bright as ...

Jane Austen fans are set to descend on Britain ... talks and exhibitions. Among the most popular events is entry to the home where the author spent her final weeks - No 8 College Street, Winchester.

The New York Times publishes top spots worth travelling to and, of the 52 destinations on the 2025 list, ‘Jane Austen’s ...

Sitting at her table with her quill and inkpot spinning out yarns about the horrors of uninvited guests, it is unlikely that Jane Austen ... In her most famous line, Lady Catherine later wails ...

However, my Jane Austen collection box set has now become one of my most prized possessions. When I think of a book, I initially think of the story inside of it. I think of the characters ...

I WAS a fan of Jane Austen long before Colin Firth’s wet-shirt scene in the BBC’s Pride And Prejudice. I’d read all her novels and fancied finding a Mr Darcy of my own — the bigger his stately ...

It was January 1801 when Jane ... its most popular events. Its largest arts celebration, the Bath Festival, takes place over 10 days in May, with music, author talks and more. The Jane Austen ...

Reading too much Austen may have us longing for outcomes the author was too wise to wish on her characters.

If you’ve ever curled up with a good book on a rainy day in your caravan, you’ll appreciate the power of an author who knows ...