In Jane Austen’s footsteps
Lori Smith of Following Austen has posted a lovely description of wandering around the environs of Steventon, Jane Austen’s home until age 25, and some photos of her adventures as well.
We can speak from experience that many natives of the area, when asked for directions to Steventon, return only a blank look, never having heard of it–though they stand only a few miles away. It is a very retired, tiny village, and like Lori we felt it was much like Jane might have known it. If you get a chance to go, do so. Don’t miss the Jane Austen’s House Museum at Chawton, either. Hampshire is lovely country and it is easy to understand why Jane loved it so.
