Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties

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Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties

Sunday 20th July 2025, 6:42PM

Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.

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