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Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a fan of Jane Austen must be in want of festivities to mark her big birthday. Here are some of the best
Southampton has a significant part to play in the Austen story: after the death of her father in 1805, she moved with her mother and sister to live in the city for three years, taking a house on Castle Square. The Jane Austen Heritage Trail links eight sites around the city that the younger Jane would have known, including the Dolphin Hotel (currently facing an uncertain redevelopment future) where she attended a ball to celebrate her 18th birthday (visitsouthampton.co.uk/janeausten250).
