THE CHARLES LAMB SOCIETY PROGRAMME 2017–18
Everyone warmly invited to the public meetings of the Charles Lamb Society: convivial, free talks in and around London. Contact Felicity James, [log in to unmask], for more information or to subscribe to the society and receive its excellent twice-yearly Bulletin. See also www.charleslambsociety.com
Saturday 14 October 2017 2 p.m.
Royal Asiatic Society, 14 Stephenson Way
London, NW1 2HD
“TRAVELLING ROMANTICISM: THOMAS MANNING IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, AND CHINA”
Ed Weech, SOAS, Royal Asiatic Society Librarian, will talk about his PhD research on Manning and guide us through the RAS’ recent acquisition of the remarkable Manning archives.
Saturday 9 December 2017 10.30–5 p.m.
STUDY DAY ‘THE ROMANTIC DINNER PARTY’
Join us for the bicentenary of the Immortal Dinner in December 1817, and celebrate the Romantic dinner party more generally, from Joseph Johnson to John Keats.
Speakers include: Dr Daisy Hay, Exeter University (author of Young Romantics and Mr and Mrs Disraeli) on her new project, Dinner with Joseph Johnson, Emma Povall, DMU, on William Godwin’s sociable gatherings, Professor Tim Fulford, DMU, on the pleasures of the flesh in Lamb and Coleridge, and Professor Greg Dart, UCL, on Lamb and the Immortal Dinner, 1817. Please book with Felicity James ([log in to unmask])
Saturday 10 February 2018 12.30 for 1 p.m.
Charles Lamb Pub, 16 Elia Street, Islington
London N1 8DE
CHARLES LAMB’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
This year we are celebrating Lamb’s birthday with a more informal lunch party and short walk, rather than a lecture. Meet in the lovely surroundings of the Charles Lamb pub on Elia street. See www.charleslambpub.com for details; it would be appreciated if you could let Felicity ([log in to unmask]) know if you plan to come.
Saturday 14 April 2018 2.30 p.m.
Swedenborg Hall, 20–21 Bloomsbury Way,
London WC1
‘THE LEGACY OF CHARLES LAMB’S ‘EVER DEAR LONDON’ IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE’ Professor John Williams Followed by ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members and friends are invited to come to both the lecture and AGM, or simply for part of the day. Also welcome for lunch at Spaghetti House, 20 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1, 1 p.m.
Saturday 12 May 2018
‘THE LAMBS AND HASTINGS’ A day tour hosted by Rev. Edward Preston
Meet at Hastings railway station, 11 am, for a tour of Elian sights of interest in Hastings, including walk, lunch, tea and lecture.
Please note that none of the officers, committee or members of the Charles Lamb Society and no leader or organiser of any event, visit, walk or programme promoted or organised by the Charles Lamb society shall be held liable in respect of the death of, or injury, damage or loss to any person or the property of any person which may occur during or arise out of participation in any such event, visit, walk or programme.
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