Remembering the 96th Anniversary of Hardy’s Passing. All members of the Thomas Hardy Society are warmly invited to this event to mark the annual remembrance of the death of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). The service lasts for no more than 15 minutes and will be followed by wreath-laying and poetry reading. We will meet in the Cellarium Café and Terrace at 12 midday which is situated in Westminster Abbey.

Please do book your own brunch/lunch/afternoon tea from 12noon -1pm in the Cellarium Café and Terrace. Either book online or telephone 020 7222 0516

Tickets: FREE

Please book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thomas-hardy-society-wreath-laying-service-tickets-707716177137

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