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Overton in Jane Austen's Time Exhibition in a Grade II* Listed Norman Chapel, Quidhampton, Overton
Heritage Open Day: Entry to a privately owned Grade II* Listed former Norman Chapel deconsecrated since the 17th Century, to view an exhibition on Overton in Jane Austen's time. Jane Austen was born in 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire, near Overton. This corner of Hampshire was Jane’s home for her first 25 years and where she wrote early versions of Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility and Northanger Abbey.
Located just 2.5 miles from Jane Austen’s home in Steventon, Overton was described as a ‘neat little town’ in Jane Austen’s time. The New Inn in Overton was the Austen family’s post office and all Jane Austen’s letters from Steventon are postmarked Overton and addressed Steventon near Overton.
Located just 2.5 miles from Jane Austen’s home in Steventon, Overton was described as a ‘neat little town’ in Jane Austen’s time. The New Inn in Overton was the Austen family’s post office and all Jane Austen’s letters from Steventon are postmarked Overton and addressed Steventon near Overton.
Saturday 13 September
Station Road, Overton, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3EA
Sat 13 Sep:14.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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