Jane Austen's House xmas decorations

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PPictured: Collections manager Sophie Reynolds lays down a Christmas garland on the mantlepiece in the drawing room as part of the Christmas experience as the Jane Austen's House Museum prepares to reopen to the public for the second time this year. <br /> <br /> Dame Emma Thompson has come to the aid of Jane Austen's former home by providing the voice to a new online Christmas experience.<br /> <br /> From today fans of the novelist can hear the actor - who won an Oscar for her screenplay for the 1995 film adaptation Sense and Sensibility - read from some of her books and letters.<br /> <br /> The 61 year old has recorded eight tracks for the Jane Austen House museum, which showcase her 'dry wit and enjoyment' of yuletide traditions.<br /> <br /> This week staff at the House in Chawton, Hants, have been putting up Christmas decorations in the hope that they will be able to reopen on December 3 if restrictions are eased, so visitors can enjoy the experience first hand. SEE OUR COPY FOR FULL DETAILS.<br /> <br /> © Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency<br /> UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
PPictured: Collections manager Sophie Reynolds lays down a Christmas garland on the mantlepiece in the drawing room as part of the Christmas experience as the Jane Austen's House Museum prepares to reopen to the public for the second time this year.

Dame Emma Thompson has come to the aid of Jane Austen's former home by providing the voice to a new online Christmas experience.

From today fans of the novelist can hear the actor - who won an Oscar for her screenplay...
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