Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2026

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Join the Thomas Hardy Society for a whole weekend of Hardy-related activities to celebrate Hardy's 186th birthday

(Full itinerary still to be finalised - Keep checking this page for updates)

Friday, 29th May 2026

• Lecture: Comedy in Hardy, Mark Damon Chutter - 7pm, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery (Not a THS Event)

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Saturday, 30th May 2026

• Lecture:  Hardy & The Law, Mark Damon Chutter - 2pm, Shire Hall Museum (Not a THS Event)

Sunday, 31st May 2026

• Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair - 11am to 4pm, High West Street (Not a THS Event)
• Evensong and Wreath-laying - St Michael's Church, Stinsford - 6pm to 7pm

*More details coming soon

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