Winchester Cathedral hits back at criticism that its planned £100k Jane Austen statue is 'cynical cultural misappropriation' and would turn the area into 'Disneyland'

about 2 months in Daily mail

The 5 foot 7 inches statue is set to be unveiled next year in the 1000-year-old cathedral to commemorate the Pride and Prejudice writer's 250th birthday. Austen is buried at the place of worship.

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