Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen.

Who would have thought that quotes from her six novels and pages of writings would adorn T-shirts and badges in the 21st century?

"Break out the bodices and bonnets," said The Times. Jane Austen fans will be "flocking" to the UK this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the world-renowned English author's birth.

The Jane Austen Centre in Bath offers a snapshot of what it would be like to live in the Regency times. Visitors can dress up in the exhibition’s Regency costumes including bonnets, top hats ...

The Jane Austen Society of North America now has more ... Read on to discover the true Austenland. Bonnets optional.

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen. Quite how the author ...

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen. Quite how the author ...

A regency actor who works at the Jane Austen Centre adjusts a waxwork model of Jane Austen, in Bath, Somerset (AFP photo) BATH, United Kingdom — Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea ...

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen. Quite how the author, born in ...