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Visiting Winchester Cathedral

Visiting Winchester Cathedral

Every time I am in the UK, I try to visit another cathedral (or abbey or chapel, whatever they have chosen to name it…). Not only do I find cathedrals to be fascinating, they are also incredibly peaceful- it is nice to have a moment […]

Jane Austen’s Grave

Jane Austen’s Grave

Today, 250 years ago, Jane Austen was born. The seventh child of George and Cassandra Austen, Jane would go on to become one of the most celebrated English-language novelists of all time. Her six novels are widely beloved, with each drawing in a distinct group […]

Jane Austen Statue at Winchester Cathedral

Jane Austen Statue at Winchester Cathedral

During Blogmas 2025, I will be sharing a different site related to Jane Austen. As 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, my recent trip to the UK was rather a pilgrimage for Austen. While I’ve visited other places that Austen lived, I had […]