2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen
On December 16th 1775, Jane Austen was born in Steventon Hampshire. 2025 marks 250 years since this remarkable author came into the world. To celebrate this momentous year in Austen history there will be some extra special events taking place throughout 2025.
We hope as many Austen fans and lovers can join us for them.
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, in Bath and in Winchester, where she died.
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Events
Go to the Jane Austen Events 2025 page to see what is happened to celebrate Jane Austen 250, as well as events that are taking place online and in England in 2025.