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250 years that made Jane Austen (by a partial and ignorant historian…)

Join us on a journey back through time as we visit some of the historic events that informed Jane Austen’s world view, shaped the society she lived in, and made her the novelist we so admire.

In this fully illustrated talk, our Director Lizzie Dunford will take us back in time to explore the seismic political, religious, and social changes that shaped the world that Jane Austen was born into in 1775. From the Mary Queen of Scots to the South Sea bubble and beyond, we will explore ten key events that shaped both the writer and her world.

Details:
Date: Sunday 14 December
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: £15

House entry is not included with this event ticket. If you wish to explore the House, please book a separate admission ticket or use your Annual Pass.

🎉 This event is part of our Jane Austen Birthday Celebration, running from 12 – 16 December 2025