Lizzie talks to the new owner of the freehold, Adam Knight, about his work as an architect on the restoration of the house during the 1990s and his hopes for Chawton today. 

Adam has provided fascinating images to accompany this podcast, which can be found on the Chawton House website here: https://chawtonhouse.org/the-library/podcasts/

Sandy Learner had been keen to involve Richard Knight's children, Cassie Blackwell and Adam Knight, in the restoration and decision-making process of the estate as part of the Knight family legacy.

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9. The House Restoration with Adam Knight

Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson and Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle tell us about the acquisitions currently held at Chawton House. We also hear about the Man Up! Creative Writing competition which received applicants from across the world. 

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10. Acquisitions & Man Up! Creative Writing Competition

The Chawton House Podcast is back!

Most people associate Chawton with Jane Austen, but do you actually know WHY? Do you know what brought Jane to Chawton and why Chawton House is significant to her writing?

Chawton House’s resident historian and researcher Martin Caddick helps us answer these all important questions. 

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11. Jane Austen and Chawton House

Lizzie catches up with Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the 'Quills & Characters' exhibition she curated, which is on show at Chawton House until 3rd September 2023. 

Visit the 'What's On' page on the Chawton House website to find out how you can visit the exhibition yourself and even have a guided tour!

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12. Quills & Characters Exhibition

Chawton House celebrated its 20th anniversary of preserving and promoting early women's writing, from 13th to 16th July 2023. 

Lizzie Frisby talks to Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle about the arrival of a special acquisition that coincided with the anniversary. 

Then, Dr Clio O'Sullivan chats to a whole range of speakers and guests who joined for the celebrations: best-selling author and headline speaker - Gill Hornby, former Post-doctoral Fellow in Women's Writing (1680-1830)- Professor Jennie Batchelor, Chawton House Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southampton - Dr Gillian Dow and former visiting fellow Dr Alison Daniell.


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13. Chawton House at 20

Lizzie Frisby chats to Chief Executive Katie Childs and Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the wide range of events coming up in 2024. From a Snowdrop Spectacular to arts and crafts, outdoor theatre to a whole programme of online events and even a place to stay overnight ON SITE... there's certainly something for everyone!

14. What's in store for 2024?

Find out all about the Evening Orchard Wassail at Chawton House with Lizzie Frisby. It's a centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2024, led by the Wassail Queen. 

Lizzie narrates and explains the evening and chats to the Wassail Queen (Dr Clio O'Sullivan). Plus, you can hear inserts from the Kings Pond Shantymen who provided some lively traditional songs at the occasion.


Main art: Natalie Wilkins (Instagram: @ tilly.scribbles)

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15. Evening Orchard Wassail 2024

Welcome to The Chawton House Podcast. This series will keep you informed of what goes on at the Great House, based in the Hampshire village of Chawton, that was once home to the brother of Jane Austen, Edward Austen Knight. It will also share stories, old and new, of life in the House.


Presented and Produced by Lizzie Frisby 

Image art: Natalie Wilkins (Instagram: @ tilly.scribbles)

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11. Jane Austen and Chawton House

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