Making a mark: celebrating the anniversary Exhibitions

Until July 24

‘The Mysterious Miss Austen’, Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire. First editions, letters and portraits (www. hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk; 0300 555 1387)

July 15–September 20

‘Jane Austen 200 Exhibition’, Gosport Gallery, Hampshire. Focusing on Austen’s family and her connections to south Hampshire. (www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk; 023–9250 1957)

July 29–October 7

‘Jane Austen 200’, Willis Museum, Basingstoke, Hampshire. Exploring Austen’s social life and writings (01256 465902; www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk)

Until October 29

‘Which Jane Austen?’, The Weston Library, Bodleian Libraries, Oxfordshire. Challenging the perception of one of our greatest literary heroes (01865 277150; www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk)

Until January 8, 2018

‘Jane Austen by the Sea’, The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, West Sussex. Exploring the author’s relationship with coastal towns (0300 029 0900; http:// brightonmuseums.org.uk)

Events July 18

A Special Anniversary Service, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire. There will be an Evensong service at 5.30pm (01962 857275; www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk)

September 8–17

Jane Austen Festival, various locations, Bath, Somerset. More than 70 events celebrating all things Austen (www.janeaustenfestivalbath.co.uk; 01225 443000)