Established in 1940, the Society’s main aim is to foster the appreciation and study of the work, life and times of Jane Austen, and the Austen family. More about the Society
Quote of the Day
Give a loose to your fancy, indulge your imagination in every possible flight…
Forthcoming Events
London Branch Meeting
5 March 2022
London, United Kingdom
March Meeting
12 March 2022
Exeter, United Kingdom
London Branch Meeting and AGM
9 April 2022
London, United Kingdom
June Meeting
18 June 2022
Exeter, United Kingdom
Latest News
Tribute to Helen Lefroy
The Jane Austen Society announces with much regret the death of Helen Lefroy, Vice-President of the Society.
Winner of inaugural Jane Austen Society UK Graduate and Early Career Researcher Essay Prize
Jennifer Robertson of the University of Stirling will be announced as the winner of the Essay Prize for 2020 at the Society’s virtual AGM on July 10th 2021.
Tribute to Deirdre le Faye
The Jane Austen Society announces with much regret the death of Deirdre Le Faye, Vice-President of the Society and eminent Austen scholar.
DEFINITELY one to get a ticket for! What a wonderful looking event.
#janeausten #elizabethgaskell #brontesistersCelebrate International Women’s Day with a theatrical online event, Literary Letters 📝
We are joined by the Brontë Parsonage Museum, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and Jane Austen’s House for this unique celebration of literary greatness taking place online on March 8, International Women's Day.
Click the link below to find out more and book your place.
- mailchi.mp/chawtonhouse/international-womens-day-online-launch
Those of us who’ve used Bumble can certainly relate!😆😆😆
Northanger Abbey (2007)
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We know a lot of people are VERY excited to be returning to #sandition!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sv_ALiy9wU
You still have time to plan something for the 28th! Why not arrange an afternoon tea with some friends? In-person or even online!
Happy New Year from Jane Austen Society UK 🎉🎉🎉
May 2022 bring you lots of joy and happiness 🙌🏻
Here we have started a new year with a re-read of Pride and Prejudice 📚📚📚
#janeausten #prideandprejudice #janeaustenfan #janeaustenbooks #janeaustenforever #janeaustenlovers
Happy Birthday to our dear Jane Austen who was born on this day in 1775!
Thank you for having gifted us with Elizabeth Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, Elinor Dashwood, Anne Elliot, Fanny Price and Catherine Morland
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#janeausten #janeaustenfan #janeaustenbooks #janeaustenaddict #elizabethbennet #emmawoodhouse #elinordashwood #annelliot #fannyprice #catherinemorland
Did you know you can join the Jane Austen Society UK and get an Austen packed full newsletter right to your door every quarter?
If you go to the next slide you can see a sample of what you can receive once you join.
Also perfect as a Christmas present for your lovely Austen loving friends.
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“We are sent into this world to be as extensively useful as possible, and where some degree of strength of mind is given, it is not a feeble body which will excuse us - or incline us to excuse ourselves
Sanditon 📚📚📚
What is your favourite Jane Austen novel?
We think that Sanditon is delightful but sadly unfinished. What would Jane Austen have done with it?
Happy start of the weekend you all 🌸🌸🌸🌼🌼🌼
#sanditon #janeausten #novels #reading #books #janeaustensociety
Jane Austen, The East India Company & Pear Tree Church in the Fashionable 18th Century.
FREE online study day taking place this Saturday (30/10). Speakers include Dr. Cheryl Butler, Sarah Lewin, Dr John Mcaleer and Prof. Emma Clery.
Link in bio to reserve your free online place!
#janeausten #janeaustenbooks #janeaustenfan #janeaustenfilm #janeaustenquote #prideandprejudice #mansfieldpark #janeaustenemma #senseandsensibility #northangerabbey #persuasion #Sanditon #janeaustensociety
English heritage sites, including Jane Austen's House, are set to receive a £35m government funding boost.
Wonderful news this morning for @janeaustenshouse 👏📚🏡.
Link in bio to read the full @bbcnews story.
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This #IWD2022 we’re teaming up with @BronteParsonage, @GaskellsHouse & @ChawtonHouse for a fascinating online event about three 19th century blockbuster novelists and the ‘Queen of Science.’
➡️ Read more and book tickets:
https://bit.ly/3u1wNKB
We’re getting excited for #PrideandPrejudiceDay on Friday! Prep for the big day by checking which P&P character you’re most like, using our handy quiz!
➡️ https://bit.ly/3gc8SjP
👇 Share your results with us, even if you get Mr Collins…
#JaneAusten #PrideandPrejudice
Thanks to our many generous donors every item in the #BlavatnikHonresfieldLibrary, acquired by @FNL313, will be donated to institutions across the UK, with @natlibscot @AbbotsfordScott and @N_T_S gaining Burns & Scott manuscripts to add to their already wonderful collections. https://twitter.com/natlibscot/status/1485922788867248128
Finally, we're delighted to say that the Honresfield Library Appeal, coordinated by @fnl313, reached its target of £15 million and ensured that a treasure trove of items from the world’s most beloved writers was saved from open auction and secured for the public.
Enjoy a dining experience with a difference this Friday with our Botanical Supper.
Join Katie Childs for a special evening tour of Botanical Women before taking a seat and enjoying a menu inspired by the delights of spring.
Book your tickets today: https://chawton-house.arttickets.org.uk/chawton-house/2022-01-28-botanical-supper
On this day...
#JaneAusten #AustenTwitter #Janeite #Austenite #SenseAndSensibility @goldenglobes
