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Jane Austen Society

Categories: Literature

Formed initially to preserve Jane's cottage in the village of Chawton, Hampshire. This was purchased in 1947 and is now open to the public.

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Jane Austen Society

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Jane Austen - WC2

City of Westminster Jane Austen, 1775 - 1817, novelist, stayed here, 1813 - ...

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John Forster

John Forster

Writer and literary adviser. Born Newcastle upon Tyne. Came to London in 1828 to attend University College and to enter Inner Temple.  A good friend of Charles Dickens he published his biography in...

Person, Literature

2 memorials
John Buchan

John Buchan

Author and Governor-General of Canada. Born at Perth, Scotland. He entered the diplomatic service, becoming private secretary to the High Commissioner for Southern Africa. Created Baron Tweedsmuir ...

Person, Literature, Politics & Administration, Canada, Scotland, South Africa

1 memorial
The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

Novel by H. G. Wells about the invasion of Earth by Mars. One of the first novels in the science-fiction genre. It has been filmed, produced as a musical album by Jeff Wayne, and famously caused ne...

Fiction, Literature, USA

2 memorials
After the Battle Publications

After the Battle Publications

Publishers of books and magazines about military history.

Media, Literature

1 memorial
Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc

Poet, essayist and historian. Born France. Catholic. His works include 'Cautionary Tales for Children', in which Matilda told lies and was burnt to death. Died Guildford.

Person, History, Literature, Poetry, France

2 memorials