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The Jane Austen House Museum in Chawton has long been a 'must see' for her legions of fans but with a recent spate of TV and film adaptations, visitor numbers are on the up.

The Jane Austen House is situated in the village of Chawton, about 50 miles southwest of London and has long been a mecca for the novelist's most passionate fans, often referred to as Janeites.