If you’re having a holiday in Hampshire and are a lover of classic literature then a trip to Jane Austen’s House Museum is a must. Although the collection is quite small it’s got some very significant items in it and once you’re there these five must-see exhibits have to be on your list.
1. Writing Table
See where some of the world’s favourite books, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, were written. Unlike the desks of today’s modern writers, which tend to be laden down with books, papers and technology, it’s most notable for its diminutive size and sparseness.
2. Letters
The museum rotates the letters from Jane that are on display and they are housed in temperature and humidity controlled drawers to protect them. Depending on when you visit you might see a letter she wrote about her excitement at receiving her first copies of Pride and Prejudice. There’s a leather-bound first edition of this novel on display too.
