Anniversary of Jane Austen’s Death
Jane Austen’s house in Winchester
Yesterday was the 194th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, the great English novelist, who lived the last six weeks of her life in the town of Winchester. She died of an unknown illness in the terraced house below on the 17th of July, 1817. Austen is buried in nearby Winchester Cathedral.
On the 200th anniversary of her death in 2017, a new £10 note featuring an image of Jane Austen was issued. The Bank of England released the note in a ceremony at Winchester Cathedral.
Jane Austen’s House in Winchester is currently privately owned and not open to visitors. A plaque marks the spot.
Jane Austen’s house in Winchester
Access – Getting There
Jane Austen’s House in Winchester is situated on College Street near the medieval Kingsgate. Winchester is around two hours drive from Bath. A visit to Stonehenge can also be combined with seeing Winchester in the same day.
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