Problem
When did Jane Austen live?
Answer
16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817
That is why she is being celebrated on 18 July, 2017. The UK ten pound note featuring her face and possessions was not launched today, but displayed today at Winchester Cathedral. Winchester Cathedral where she is buried is shown on the front of the note in gold and on the back in silver.
Naturally everybody associated with promoting Winchester and Winchester Cathedral is extremely excited, as are Jane Austen fans, feminists, writers, readers, teachers, the British tourist board, the Bank of England, intrigued overseas visitors, just about everybody. Expect another flurry of news about Jane Austen when the note is released.
Dates and Objects For You
1 Jane Austen's image will be on the £2 coin.
2 Jane Austen's image is on the forthcoming £10 note.
You could frame the new £10 note. As a tribute to Jane Austen. As a conversation starter. As an inspiration to write books. Or as a reminder to save money.
Use a frame with a removable back. Then if you run short of money you can take the note out and spend it. As Mr Bennett might have said to Lizzie.
Quick facts:
Books
Wikipedia tells us:
Sense and Sensibility (1811),
Pride and Prejudice (1813),
Mansfield Park (1814) and
Emma (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels,
Northanger Abbey and
Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818.
Movies/Films
http://www.hypable.com/top-10-jane-austen-movies/
Places To Visit
Bath
Winchester Cathedral
Quotations from Jane Austen
Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a fortune but be in want of a wife.
Nobody minds having what is too good for them.
On the banknote:
I declare after all there is not enjoyment like reading.
Websites
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Austen
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4706326/Bank-England-unveil-new-10-polymer-note.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08sqxk1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08sqxk1 Watch video on houses where Jane Austen lived.
www.jasna.org (Jane Austen Society of North America)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/articles/jane-austen-home-and-other-places-to-visit/
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
Author of:
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Who Said What When.
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When did Jane Austen live?
Answer
16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817
That is why she is being celebrated on 18 July, 2017. The UK ten pound note featuring her face and possessions was not launched today, but displayed today at Winchester Cathedral. Winchester Cathedral where she is buried is shown on the front of the note in gold and on the back in silver.
Naturally everybody associated with promoting Winchester and Winchester Cathedral is extremely excited, as are Jane Austen fans, feminists, writers, readers, teachers, the British tourist board, the Bank of England, intrigued overseas visitors, just about everybody. Expect another flurry of news about Jane Austen when the note is released.
Dates and Objects For You
1 Jane Austen's image will be on the £2 coin.
2 Jane Austen's image is on the forthcoming £10 note.
You could frame the new £10 note. As a tribute to Jane Austen. As a conversation starter. As an inspiration to write books. Or as a reminder to save money.
Use a frame with a removable back. Then if you run short of money you can take the note out and spend it. As Mr Bennett might have said to Lizzie.
Quick facts:
Books
Wikipedia tells us:
Sense and Sensibility (1811),
Pride and Prejudice (1813),
Mansfield Park (1814) and
Emma (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels,
Northanger Abbey and
Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818.
Movies/Films
http://www.hypable.com/top-10-jane-austen-movies/
Places To Visit
Bath
Winchester Cathedral
Quotations from Jane Austen
Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a fortune but be in want of a wife.
Nobody minds having what is too good for them.
On the banknote:
I declare after all there is not enjoyment like reading.
Websites
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Austen
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4706326/Bank-England-unveil-new-10-polymer-note.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08sqxk1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08sqxk1 Watch video on houses where Jane Austen lived.
www.jasna.org (Jane Austen Society of North America)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/articles/jane-austen-home-and-other-places-to-visit/
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
Author of:
Quick Quotations.
Who Said What When.
See lulu.com and amazon
I have several more posts mentioning Jane Austen. Please follow me, bookmark, and share links to your favourite posts.
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