There have been a number of discussions whether a statue of Jane Austen would be appropriate on Winchester Cathedral's Inner or Outer Close.
Controversy is centred around her not having written any of her legendary novels in Winchester.
Jane Austen was brought to College Street Winchester where she sadly past away on July 18 1817.
The significance of Winchester was such that her brother Henry who had clerical contacts with the Cathedral was able to facilitate her burial in the North aisle with a memorial gravestone, which today attracts visitors from around the world.
Winchester is certainly worthy of a statue of Jane Austen. As for the type of statue, one sitting down at her desk writing, may not be suitable as she never wrote anything in Winchester.
A standing statue would be suitable. Perhaps the one where she stands with her fingertips on a table.
Winchester should be worthy of a statue as Jane Austen spent her last days in the city.
Simon Lever,
Juniper Close,
Badger Farm,
Winchester
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