On Wednesday I went with my reader's group to Jane Austen's House at Chawton as it isn't too far away. I have been before many years ago but a return visit was just as enjoyable as I had forgotten many of the things I had previously seen (my age I think!). Photography inside was not allowed so I bought some postcards and will share these and some of my outdoor photos with you.
On the right side of this picture is the table which Jane sat at to write. The next picture is her bedroom which she shared with her sister. 
This patchwork quilt was sewn by Jane, Cassandra and their mother in 1811. For all you quilters it is English Medallion pattern.
The next photos are of a bracelet and topaz crosses given to her by her brother Charles and a pelisse (silk frock coat) worn by Jane.
This is the chaise that she and Cassandra used when travelling any distance. Usually they preferred to walk.
It is well worth a visit if you live or are staying near here.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend with plenty of sunshine!
I have never been and I MUST. Thank you for the lovely photographs
ReplyDeleteThank-you, so much for sharing this . I have it on my list to visit when I one day go to England.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these!!! My daughter and I are huge Austen fans and she has been nagging me for ages to take her to Chawton (especially since her best friend went a few months ago)!
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Enjoyed the photos and cards. The blue bracelet seems so contemporary to me. I think walking might be my preference too after looking at that coach.
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That looks like a fun adventure I will have to add it to my to do and go list. Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting Jane Austen's house but it was such a long time ago now I really must try and get there again. The silk frock coats are just beautiful...I just love the fashions of that era especially the dresses
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Lovely pictures. I just wanted to thank you for turning me on to Susan Hill's blog, I didn't even know she had one although I am a huge fan of her books.
ReplyDeleteAnd your Spode is delightful!
Thanks again.
I'd love to visit Jane's place!! Lovely, I have been a fan of hers since I was a child.
ReplyDeleteHow LOVELY! That will definitely be on the agenda on a future trip across the pond!
ReplyDeleteSeeing the photo of the chaise reminded me that my mother uses the term "chaise lounge" when referring to those outside folding chairs that you can extend your legs out on (as opposed to the standard folding chair where your feet touch the floor). Is the term "chaise lounge" used in Britain?
Thankyou so much for sharing your visit with us. I would love to visit Chawton one day, it looks so peaceful and charming, no wonder she didn't like Bath, with its bustling streets and fashionable houses. She must have felt very homesick.
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Hi Ruth
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome to come and view at Semley any time! That's just the tip of the iceberg, although the stock is beginning to go down now! I'm taking more over tomorrow afternoon!
Sue x
You have a beautiful blog! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello, I just found your blog--it is lovely! And being an Anglophile, I loved this post on J. Austens's home. I so hope DH & I can see this place next year when we plan to do a driving trip around England--hope so! Oh, such wonderful pictures here...Happy Summer Days! :o)
ReplyDeleteOH! So wonderful to see her house! Finally...Thank you so much for sharing these pictures :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice summer, and that the weather make you feel happy :) Enjoy the weekend! Aina ;)
How very cool!! You can almost imagine her, sitting and writing. I love a visula element, it makes the unreal seem so real!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to visit - I would enjoy that! I'd lost your blog for some reason - I think the gremlins have been in!!! I will put you back on the list next time I'm updating! Hope you're well!
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