Claremont Park

Claremont Park is said to have inspired Mr. Knightley's estate, Donwell Abbey. Jane Austen likely visited in 1813, which may have influenced the setting for her character Mr. Kightley. At the time the property belonged to the Prince Regent, future King George IV, which Austen dedicate Emma to him.

Clueless 1995

Submitted by Shelby Welton on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 10:55

Aisha (2010)

Submitted by Lauren Ruth on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 02:35

The Reading Abbey Girls' School

Mrs. Goddard’s School is believed to be based on the Reading Abbey Girls’ School in Reading, Berkshire. Jane Austen attended the school with her sister, Cassandra. The Austen sisters attended from 1785 until 1786. The Reading Abbey Girls' School operated from 1755 until 1794.

Emma (2025)

Submitted by Lauren Ruth on Sat, 11/08/2025 - 15:55

Barich, India

"At the End of the Passage," Kipling ~ Map

Submitted by Heidi Pennington on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 10:42

A map of key locations associated with the four main characters in Kipling's "At the End of the Passage" (1890), with explanations of their significance for the narrative.

Lyme

In Persuasion, Anne, Mary, Henrietta, Louisa, Charles, and Captain Wentworth travel to Lyme. (Paige Goodsell)

A Father First: Reverend George Austen, The Man Who Proudly Stood With His Daughter

Submitted by Hallie Pomerantz on Sat, 11/01/2025 - 21:00

Austen begins Writing Emma

Submitted by Shelby Welton on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 14:19

COVE

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