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200 Years of Pride and Prejudice

The 28th January 2013 marks the bicentenary of the publication of Jane Austen's iconic novel. Discover how you can get involved with this important anniversary.

Help Restore Edward Austen's Glasshouse

In celebration of our tenth anniversary, we are launching a campaign to reinstate a Regency glasshouse in the walled garden.

Chawton House Library, Alton, Hampshire

2013: Ten Years as a Charity

Click to discover our new EVENTS and find out how to JOIN the celebrations!

Early fire buckets at Chawton House Library

Support Us

Meet other like-minded people: volunteer, take part, become a Friend, and help to support the work of our registered UK charity. Find out about leaving a legacy, giving a gift, and supporting our work.

Camilla subscribers

Chawton House Press Needs Your Help

Jane Austen became a subscriber to 'Camilla' and numerous other works. We are offering the chance to follow in her footsteps and help us publish some wonderfuk works by subscription. Find out more...

Chawton House Library, Bing charity of the month

VIEW OUR COLLECTION ONLINE

Use a key-word search to browse the Library's online collection.

YOUR VISIT TO CHAWTON HOUSE

All you need to know to plan your next visit to Chawton House Library

8 May 2013
Call for Papers: 250 years of Catharine Macaulay’s History of England
2 May 2013
Painting Conservation Progress
1 May 2013
BBC’s ‘Having a Ball’ screens 10th May

Jane Austen 1775-1817
Mansfield Park

Venue Hire

Chawton House Library has historic rooms with modern facilities available for weddings, venue hire, and filming.

From books and gifts to event tickets... Visit our shop to see what interesting items are on sale. We can even deliver to the US!

An Audience with Simon Langton – Directing the 1995 BBC ‘Pride and Prejudice’

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