Sitting with Jane
These benches celebrate Jane Austen's heritage in and around Basingstoke.
There are 24 beautiful BookBenches – each designed and painted by a professional artist inspired by the life and work of Jane Austen.
Following their time out and about the BookBenches will go to auction to raise money for the Ark Cancer Centre Charity.
As you can see there is incredible variety in theme, colour and style – which is your favourite?
There are 24 beautiful BookBenches – each designed and painted by a professional artist inspired by the life and work of Jane Austen.
Following their time out and about the BookBenches will go to auction to raise money for the Ark Cancer Centre Charity.
As you can see there is incredible variety in theme, colour and style – which is your favourite?
A Fine House Richly Furnished by Jonathan Chapman
The House That Jane Built by Jane Callan
Shall We Dance? by David Graham
There is No Doing Without Money by Dominique Evans
Beyond The Birdcage by Katy Stevens
Jane Talk by Jenny Leonard
Promenade by Laura Fearn
Hearts by Deven Bhurke
Female Power by Fatima Pantoja
The Golden Peacock by Sian Storey
Once Upon A Time In Steventon by Sian Storey
A Fine Day To Sit And Look Upon Verdure by L. Brecknell & K. Reilly
Girl Power by David Graham
Dancing With Jane by Michelle Heron
Willow Pattern by Julia Brooker
Regency Life by Nick Murley
Are You Sitting Comfortably by Mik Richardson
Waiting For Mr Darcy by Traci Moss
Do You Dance Mr Darcy? by Caroline Fairbairn
Look Upon Verdure by Lois Cordelia
Threads Lace And Time by Corrine Marsh
Bench & Benchability by Treloar College Art Students
Chawton Woodwalk by Caroline Fairbairn
