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Travel PhotosMany JASNA members travel to England to see the sites Jane Austen saw. The main attractions are Bath, where she lived as a young woman, Chawton where she wrote four of her novels, and Winchester where she is buried. From our membership we have collected some travel tips about sites and references. Also, for those who will be on and off trains and buses, we have compiled a packing list that fits into the hand luggage restrictions of many airlines. We found this amount of luggage easier to handle on various transportation modes than heavier suitcases. Our travel photos may put you in the mood for visiting Jane Austen sites. BathFamily places in Bath
Jane Austen's family lived at Number 4 in Sydney Place from 1801 -1804. At St Swithin's Church, Jane's father, George Austen is buried near to Fanny Burney. Strolling through her novels
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Participate in Georgian Society
You can still drink the waters in the Pump Room, perhaps after lunch in the restaurant.
At the Assembly Rooms in the Octagon room you can imagine playing cards with friends and new aquaintances.
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Jane Austen lived in Chawton cottage with her mother and her beloved sister, Cassandra. Her brothers often visited and their memorabilia fill the restored home. JASNA members are welcomed with free admission. 
A short walk from Chawton cottage is St Nicholas Church. In the yard are the graves of Jane's mother, Cassandra, who lived for 87 years, and her sister, Cassandra, who lived for 72 years. WinchesterJane Austen's home in Winchester
Jane Austen's house in Winchester is still a private residence. Prior to her death, she lived there for a few months to be closer to her doctor. Inside Winchester Cathedral
Jane Austen's five brothers paid for her to be buried under Winchester Cathedral. According to our guide, she was the last person to be buried there because of the rising water table. Her grave stone does not mention her writing, because she was not well-known in her lifetime. Later the memorial brass was added, which does recognize her as a great author. The memorial window celebrates St Augustine, a saint with a similar-sounding name. Now, the Jane Austen Society ensures fresh flowers are supplied every week in her memory. 
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