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Jane Austen's name misspelt on Hampshire museum sign Jane Austen's name misspelt on Hampshire museum sign
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The name of one of English literature's most famous figures has been spelt incorrectly on a road sign directing people to the writer's former house.The name of one of English literature's most famous figures has been spelt incorrectly on a road sign directing people to the writer's former house.
Eagle-eyed visitors to the Jane Austen's House Museum saw the author's name had been misspelt "Austin".Eagle-eyed visitors to the Jane Austen's House Museum saw the author's name had been misspelt "Austin".
Madelaine Smith, who works at the attraction, said: "It is one of those names you shouldn't spell wrong."Madelaine Smith, who works at the attraction, said: "It is one of those names you shouldn't spell wrong."
She said she had contacted Hampshire County Council about getting the sign corrected.She said she had contacted Hampshire County Council about getting the sign corrected.
"The council has been really helpful and really lovely," she said."The council has been really helpful and really lovely," she said.
"We have had a few people spot it.""We have had a few people spot it."
She also pointed out another sign, next to the one for the museum, that had misspelt the name of the nearby village of Selborne.She also pointed out another sign, next to the one for the museum, that had misspelt the name of the nearby village of Selborne.
The council has been contacted for a comment. A Hampshire County Council spokesperson said: "We've clearly made a mistake here and thank Madelaine Smith for pointing this out.
"We've made arrangements for the sign to be replaced as soon as possible."