Chawton, The Village c.1960
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Photo of Chawton, The Village c.1960

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Chawton is relatively quiet today, but at one time the A31 ran through the centre of the village, with traffic thundering past Jane Austen's home. The nearby churchyard contains the graves of the writer's sister and mother, both of whom were named Cassandra. John Hinton, rector here for 58 years, is commemorated inside.

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