?Readings and Poems to be recited outside St. Clether Vicarage, the 17thC cottage which was home to William Sergant, Hardy's love rival for Emma Gifford.

The Face At The Casement

?A re-enactment of the poem by Thomas Hardy

Guest Speaker: Andrew Leah from the Thomas Hardy Society

?Readings and Poems to be recited outside St. Clether Vicarage, the 17th cottage which was home to William Sergant, Hardy's love rival for Emma Gifford.

?Includes a guided walk to the decorated Holy Well

?Cream teas and pasties will be available afterwards.

?For more information contact Isabel on 01566 86433

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