The Year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. This milestone anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to even greater prominence – in Hampshire, where she was born and spent most of her life, and in Winchester, where she died.
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The Year 2025 Marks 250 Years Since The Birth Of Jane Austen
This milestone anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to even greater prominence – in Hampshire, where she was born and spent most of her life, and in Winchester, where she died. Winchester Cathedral are working alongside many partners, including Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council. In the course of 2025, there will be a special service at the cathedral, theatre performances, special interest tours, and the unveiling of a Jane Austen statue.