151: Love of Jane Austen in London

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Feb 13, 202600:43:01Society & Culture

In episode 151 of the London History Podcast, host Hazel Baker is joined by Caroline Jane Knight, who is Jane Austen's fifth great-niece. Caroline discusses her unique perspective growing up at Chawton House, the family...

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