What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Jane Austen. Its recorded inscription reads: Jane Austen 1775‒1817, novelist, went to school here 1785‒1786
Jane Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, including "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," are celebrated for their insights into 18th-century society and her mastery of social irony.
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