Jane Austen - Her Final Chapter Unfolds Here - The House where Jane Austen Died

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As the world celebrates the 250th anniversary of her birth, we honour the immortal legacy of Jane Austen in the most intimate way imaginable. For the very first time in over two centuries, the doors to the house in Winchester where she spent her final weeks have been opened to the public, thanks to the hard work of Winchester College, which owns the property. https://www.winchestercollege.org See more Jane Austen videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZS1Ml0SItRGbJfMQoNn4JLirhayU1eb This is a fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as this sacred space will only be accessible for three short months, and we are taking you on an exclusive, in-depth tour. Join us as we walk the rooms where one of literature's greatest voices lived her final chapter, offering a poignant and deeply personal look into the life of the brilliant Jane Austen. This isn't just a tour of a house; it's a journey into the heart and mind of a genius during her most vulnerable moments. Prepare to be moved as we explore the story of a literary icon in a way she has never been seen before. This video delves into the moving, final chapter of the life of Jane Austen, a story of courage, family, and the quiet fight against a creeping illness. We trace her difficult journey from the familiar comforts of her home in Chawton to the historic city of Winchester, a move made in the desperate hope of finding a cure. We piece together the story of her decline through her personal letters, contemporary accounts, and the very architecture of the house she came to inhabit. This is a sensitive and respectful exploration of a period of her life often overshadowed by the dazzling success of her novels, providing a complete picture of the woman behind the witty and wonderful prose. This video serves as your personal guide, ensuring you don’t miss a single, significant detail of this historic location. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. If you were as moved by this story as we were, please consider liking the video, sharing your thoughts in the comments below, and subscribing for more deep dives into the lives of the people who shaped our world. ❤ Please support our channel in one of the following ways: 1. Subscribe and click the notifications bell. Subscribe to channel https://www.youtube.com/memoryseekers?sub_confirmation=1 2. Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/memoryseekers 3. You can also make a one-off support donation through Paypal: https://paypal.me/memoryseekers 4. Become a patron on a monthly basis. https://www.patreon.com/memoryseekers ⚑ Follow our travel adventures on social: https://www.instagram.com/memoryseekers/ https://www.facebook.com/memoryseekersuk/ https://twitter.com/memoryseekers/ https://www.tiktok.com/@UCTT5eiQiZLUd0mt7VuZ1bxA 🗺 Web: www.memoryseekers.net Head over to our website for more photos and information about our travels. 🎹 Like the music we use? We get it from these 2 sites below:- Artlist.io - Get FREE additional month subscription using our link https://artlist.io/Simon-312477 Epidemic Sound - Get 30 days FREE use of Epidemic Sounds using our link https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6a40j0/ We receive 1 free month of access for any referrals 📷 If you'd like to know what equipment we use, see and buy our latest top kit for YouTubing and Travel Essentials in our Amazon shop:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/memoryseekers As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy from these links, we will receive a small commission, but you won't pay a penny extra. With thanks to www.google.com and Google Earth for the use of their images. 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Jane Austen's Winchester Trail 04:47 Winchester College Treasury 05:42 Austen College Connection 08:58 8 College St (Where she died) 10:18 Inside the house 13:22 Tour of Middle Floor and her illness 20:23 Jane Austen dies in the House 21:53 Jane Austen Funeral Route 24:49 Jane Austen Grave 26:51 Next Time Jane Austen's Alton 27:45 More on Jane Austen #janeausten #janeausten250 #janeaustenjuly