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Jane Austen fans dress up in Steventon to celebrate 250 years since author's birth
ITV reporter Derek Johnson spoke to Austen fans who'd travelled to Hampshire from across the world. People from all over the ...
In pictures: Austen fans don their Regency finery
The village where Jane Austen was born 250 years ago has staged a fair to celebrate. The Jane Austen Country Fair in ...
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Firefighters remain at scene of devastating homes fire
Firefighters remain at the scene of a devastating fire at three homes in a village near Abingdon. The roof of at least one ...
'Village fete on steroids' to celebrate Jane Austen
The country fair is being held in the field where Jane Austen's home, Steventon Rectory, once stood. It was demolished in 1824. All that remains is the well that provided water to the house and a lime ...
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More than 50 firefighters battle major blaze on medieval Oxfordshire street
Over 50 firefighters were at the scene last night, tackling the major fire that spread across multiple homes on an ...
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250 years of Jane Austen celebrated
Steventon celebrates 250 years since Jane Austen was born in the village. Interview with historian Lucy Worsley. Visitors ...
Jane Austen would be annoyed women still do not have equality – Lucy Worsley
A TV historian has said she thinks Jane Austen would be disappointed that women do not have equality in 2025. Lucy Worsley ...
The Bear season 4: this meaty restaurant drama is still an enticing bingeable prospect
But will the audience remain loyal to Carmy and his endless drive for perfection in a high-failure rate industry?
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Jane Austen Country Fair to take place in Steventon
To honour her life and legacy, Jane Austen’s Country Fair will be held this Sunday, July 6, in her home village of Steventon.