I thought you might like to see this picture of the bible once owned by the Reverend George Austen which is to be used at the Evensong Service at Winchester Cathedral tomorrow, which is to commemorate the life and works of Jane Austen.
Here we can see Winchester Cathedral’s Canon Precentor Michael St John-Channell holding the bible near Jane Austen’s ledgerstone in the Cathedral. The Reverend George Austen’s bible is normally kept at St Nicholas Church, Steventon, the church where he was rector. Jane Austen was born in the nearby Rectory at Steventon-now sadly demolished- in 1775.
2 comments
April 30, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Cathy Allen
What a great picture, Julie, thanks! Where in the Cathedral is JA’s ledgerstone? It looks to be a side aisle, or ambulatory. Since actual compass directions (north aisle, south aisle, etc) would not be much help at this distance, as you face the altar, would it be on the right or left? I’m tring to get a feel for the interior, since I can’t come. I don’t remember: do you plan to go? I’d be very interested to hear what was the Order of Service (readings, hymns, etc.). Thank you, sweetie!
CEA
April 30, 2010 at 10:05 pm
jfwakefield
She was buried in the north aisle. If you go here you can take a virtual tour of the cathedral to see the spot where she was laid to rest.