An outstanding area of woodland and chalk dowland, Located near Dorking in Surrey, Box Hill has long been famous as a destination for day trippers from London. Jane Austen visited a number of times, while visiting her relatives in nearby Great Bookham. Jane Austen sets her famous picnic scene in her novel Emma at Box Hill.
"They had a very fine day for Box Hill … Nothing was wanting but to be happy when they got there. Seven miles were travelled in expectation of enjoyment, and every body had a burst of admiration on first arriving…" Jane Austen, Emma
Inside the mug is an illustration of Jane Austen holding a copy of the book Emma.
Hand crafted bone china made in the famous potteries of England.
3¾"/95mm high; 8fl.oz / 220ml
