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By courtesy of the National
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Aims of the Society
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To foster the appreciation and study of the life, work and
times of Jane Austen and the Austen family
To secure the preservation of the manuscripts, letters and
memorabilia of Jane Austen and the Austen family
To continue a programme of scholarly publications concerning
Jane Austen and the Austen family
To support the work of the Jane Austen Memorial Trust in
maintaining the Museum at Jane Austen's House, Chawton
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The Jane Austen Society is active in its wider aim of honouring the author and promoting interest in her life and works.
Speakers at the Annual General Meeting, held at Chawton House in July, have included Harold Nicolson and his
son Nigel Nicolson, John Bayley, Margaret Drabble, Paul Johnson and P. D. James. The text of these talks is
printed in the Society's annual Report, a scholarly publication which includes articles on recent research
and discoveries, acquisitions at the Museum, a bibliography of new books and articles, information from
sale-rooms, and some illustrations.
In addition to the Society's day and weekend conferences, a varied menu of events is offered by Branches
and Groups in Bath and Bristol, Cambridge, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, the Midlands,
Norfolk, the North, Scotland and counties adjoining Surrey - the Southern Circle. There is also interest
amongst members in establishing a group in Wales. The active participation of new members is encouraged by the organisers.
The Society has compiled a Register of Speakers which includes a section for dramatic and musical presentations.
New entries are welcomed and applicants should forward brief biographical details including qualifications,
with examples of texts, to the Hon. Secretary.
A recent innovation is the availability of Travel Bursaries to assist students wishing to undertake personal research
into any aspect of Jane Austen's novels, or her life and times. Please refer to the Bursaries page on this website for
further information.
Full details of the Constitution of the Jane Austen Society may be displayed on screen via the link in the left-hand column.
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President: |
Richard Knight
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Chairman: |
Patrick Stokes, Perram House, 71-73 East Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3LB
patrick@perram.com
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Honorary Secretary: |
Maureen Stiller, 9 Nicola Close, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 6NA
infojas@f2s.com
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Membership Secretary: |
Rosemary Culley, 22 Belmont Grove, Havant, Hants PO9 3PU
rosemary@sndc.demon.co.uk
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Registered Charity No. 1040613 |
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