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Hardy Books for Sale
Hardy Books for Sale
A great opportunity to pick up some treasures!
Nov2026
Max Gate Roof Repairs
Max Gate Roof Repairs
Essential maintenance at Hardy's Homes
Nov2026
The Famous Dog Wessex Competition
The Famous Dog Wessex Competition
To mark the centenary of the death of Hardy's beloved dog
Nov2026
A Weekend with Hardy & Powys
A Weekend with Hardy & Powys
A most enjoyable study day with THS and the Powys Society
Oct2026
New THS Academic Director
New THS Academic Director
Professor Mark Ford joins the THS team
Oct2026
Hardy 100
Hardy 100
Commemorating the Centenary of the death of Thomas Hardy in 1928
Oct2026
Patrick Tolfree Essay Competition 2027
Patrick Tolfree Essay Competition 2027
Deadline: 1st February 2027
Oct2026
Hardy's Dorset Gallery Award
Hardy's Dorset Gallery Award
Arts council designation for Thomas Hardy collection
Oct2026
School Visits and Workshops
School Visits and Workshops
For any teachers of Thomas Hardy out there
Oct2026
Marnhull Heritage Initiative
Marnhull Heritage Initiative
Launch of the new Heritage Display Board
Oct2026
A very successful conference
A very successful conference
Thomas Hardy Week 2026
Sep2026
An Urgent Appeal
An Urgent Appeal
Stop the Proposed Development to the North of Dorchester
Aug2026
The Hardy Cello
The Hardy Cello
John Dike Repairs the Hardy Cello in Dorset Museum
Jul2026
The Withered Arm Article
The Withered Arm Article
Article in the British Journal of Pain by Dr Roxaneh Zarnegar
Jul2026
Words, Music and Place Study Day
Words, Music and Place Study Day
A Successful Study Day at Bournemouth University
Jul2026
2026 Conference Bookable Activities
2026 Conference Bookable Activities
Keep Track of Booked Activities
Jun2026
Happy Birthday to Thomas Hardy
Happy Birthday to Thomas Hardy
186 years since Hardy was born
Jun2026
Thomas Hardy Town House
Thomas Hardy Town House
Dorchester property receives a blue plaque
Jun2026
Hardy and Music
Hardy and Music
An afternoon to explore Hardy's relationship with music
Jun2026
Hardy's Birthday Weekend
Hardy's Birthday Weekend
Celebrating Hardy's Life & Works
Jun2026
Thomas Hardy in Chinese
Thomas Hardy in Chinese
A Group of Noble Dames Available in China
Jun2026
Thomas Hardy Week in July
Thomas Hardy Week in July
The 27th International Thomas Hardy Conference & Festival
May2026
The King's Dip Event
The King's Dip Event
Join King George III's Birthday Bash
May2026
The Thomas Hardy Archive
The Thomas Hardy Archive
The largest collection of Hardy material at the Dorset History Centre
May2026
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