Saturday, June 16, 2018

Samuel Looker and Richard Jefferies


RICHARD JEFFERIES SOCIETY STUDY DAY
SATURDAY 23 June 2018

Samuel Looker and Richard Jefferies

At the Richard Jefferies Museum, Coate

PROGRAMME

10.30           Doors open and refreshments.

11.00           Welcome.

        John  Price will give a background to Looker and an introduction to the publication of the latter’s work.  Attendees will be able to make contributions from these writings by reading extracts chosen in advance.

1.00-2.00   Lunch break. Bring a packed lunch.

2.00     Readings continue and discussion.

3.15             Refreshments.

3.45            Depart.

Samuel Looker was a passionate promoter of Richard Jefferies' writing. No one has done more to ensure that his works have reached the general public. Looker was the first President of the Society from 1950 until his death in 1965. 


Samuel Looker, 1948

FREE ADMISSION TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.