Austen's Birthplace
Jane Austen was born at Steventon, Hampshire, England on December 16, 1775, to George and Cassandra (nee Leigh) Austen. She was the 7th of 8 children: James (1765), George (1766), Edward (1768), Henry Thomas (1771), Cassandra Elizabeth (1773), Francis William (Frank) (1774), Jane (1775), and Charles John (1779). Her father, George was an Anglican Pastor at the Steventon parish which was part of the estate of the husband of a wealthy second cousin, Thomas Knight.
Cleveland
Somersetshire home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’s other daughter, that serves as a convenient stopover for Elinor and Marianne on their return from London to Barton Cottage. Here, primarily from self-neglect, Marianne contracts an infectious fever, giving Colonel Brandon the chance to serve her by going after her mother. A drunken Willoughby appears, having heard that Marianne is dying, to beg her forgiveness for his marrying for money and to insist that he loves only her. Marianne recovers and comes to appreciate Colonel Brandon’s devotion.
Unit 2 Map: England
This map reflects all the locations metioned in texts from Unit 2, which has an England focus.
Strange Victorians Timeline
The Victorian period was one of great change for Britain. Comprised of the years of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901), it featured the rapid industrialization and urbanization of Britain, and the radical expansion of the British empire. Although these changes improved the quality of life for some Victorians, many more were forced to work under inhumane conditions, live in unsanitary and insalubrious environments, or suffered the violent oppressions of colonial rule.
Spitalfields (East London)
Spitalfields is a district in the East End of London. It is known for its artists, markets, and large Bangladeshi community. In the Victorian era, it became the place for silk markets and other merchants. In the late 1800s it became one of the more dangerous areas of London and was where Jack the Ripper killed one of his victims. More recently, it has become a marketplace again and is known as the curry capital of London.
It is named in East London by Matthew Arnold.
Piccadilly Road (Scenes in London I - Piccadilly)
Piccadilly is a road in London in the city of Westminster. This street is a very popular tourist attraction and has been for many years because it is around a mile long and filled with many historical buildings.
Marble Arch (Brick Lane)
Marble Arch is a triumphal arch originally on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Designed by John Nash, who was also responsible for Regent's Park, Regent Street, Carlton House Terrace, and much of Buckingham Palace. The Marble Arch's purpose was to greet all guests to the palace grounds in a loud and extravagant way as a testament to the greatness of the British Empire in the wake of hard-fought victories in the Napoleonic Wars. The arch is notably smaller than originally planned by Nash, as its primary patron, King George IV, died before Nash was fired for overspending.