The Literary Houses of Chawton - Director's Discussion
Channel: ChawtonHouse
Date: 2020-05-17

In this discussion the two Director’s of Chawton’s literary houses: Chawton House and Jane Austen's House, discuss how a small village in Hampshire has become a literary destination, the influence of Jane Austen at both properties in the village and their experiences of running these two fabulous places.

The discussion will be followed by a Twitter Q&A with both Directors.

Katie Childs 
Katie Childs joined Chawton House as Chief Executive in February 2019.  Prior to this she was Head of Partnerships and Strategic Relations at the Imperial War Museum and has previously held roles at National Museum Directors’ Council and the British Museum.

Lizzie Dunford
Lizzie Dunford started her new position as Director of Jane Austen’s House in April 2020. Prior to this, she was the operations manager at Chiltern Open Air Museum and previously served in various conservation and management positions for organisations including the National Trust.

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