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Jane Austen Museum Bans Fans' Ashes

Devotees were using her garden as their final resting place

By Kristina Loew, Newser User

Posted Dec 3, 2008 6:10 PM CST

(Newser) – The caretakers of Jane Austen's estate in England have issued an unusual plea to her devoted fans: Please stop having your ashes scattered in her garden. Museum representatives say they understand the passion but can't allow the practice. “It is distressing for visitors to... Read full story »

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