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Austen-inspired community craft project at The Vyne

A close up of Regency-inspired crochet crafts at The Vyne.
Now ended: Community art display marking 250 years of Jane Austen | © National Trust / Natasha Wright

Displayed until 5 October 2025 in the Old Kitchen at The Vyne, a Regency community art installation marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Local residents helped create the display by painstakingly crafting crochet objects inspired by Austen.

In the spring of 2025, members of the public were invited to crochet or knit Austen and Regency-inspired items. The Vyne received some truly beautiful contributions, which were proudly displayed in the Old Kitchen until 5 October.


Visitors could also spot various crocheted items hidden around the house, a tribute to Austen’s enduring legacy and the creativity of her admirers.

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