Jane Austen Slept Here
As Kirsty pointed out in the comments of a previous post, historic homes work hard to attract visitors by claiming ties to famous individuals such as Jane Austen, however tenuous the connection. Since we rather enjoy visiting such places, perhaps we should keep our snark to a minimum; in this spirit, we present an article about Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire, which is holding a celebration of the bicentennial of Jane Austen’s visit to the house, which was owned by a cousin. Events include a Jane Austen tour held each Sunday from Easter through October; a Jane Austen weekend in August; a Georgian Tea Party in July; and several plays and enactments throughout the summer. We’ve heard from some people who are visiting the U.K. this summer to explore Jane Austen sites; this sounds like something worth checking out if you’ll be in the area. Visit the Stoneleigh Abbey Web site for more information.
