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HARDY 100
2028 will be the centenary of the death of Thomas Hardy on 11th January 1928. A special memorial service at Westminster Abbey with actor Anton Lesser is planned and many other Hardy-related events - A whole year to celebrate Hardy!
It will also be our Conference year. The 28th International Thomas Hardy Conference & Festival will take place in Dorchester from Saturday, 29th July to Saturday 5th August 2028 so please Save the Date.
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Upcoming events
Hardy, Powys: Time and Place - A Joint Study Day
From 24/10/2026 until 25/10/2026
Starts 10:00 until 17:30
Starts 10:00 until 17:30
Chaldon Herring - A Walk, Talk & Sunday Lunch
On 25/10/2026
Starts 12:00 until 14:00
Starts 12:00 until 14:00
A Victorian Christmas at Poxwell Manor
On 20/12/2026
Starts 14:00 until 17:00
Starts 14:00 until 17:00
Thomas Hardy Memorial Service 2027
On 09/01/2027
Starts 13:00 until 14:00
Starts 13:00 until 14:00
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