Dr Andrew Hodgson from the University of Birmingham will discuss Shelley’s association with Elizabeth Hitchener, and also the sense of Horsham as his home in an upcoming talk.

The event will take place at Wesley Hall, London Road Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th July.

Dr Hodgson will be joined by Oliver Clarkson (University of Warwick) and Will Bowers (Queen Mary University London) to explore Shelley’s sense of Horsham as a home or otherwise, and the way in which his correspondence with Hurstpierpoint’s Elizabeth Hitchener addressed this issue, together with other engaging matters.

The team will also consider the mysterious figure of Hitchener in general, and how her own works later imagined Sussex and its landscapes.

It should be a fascinating and unique evening, and we know that Dr Hodgson likes to engage with his audience.

We hope that many will come to meet him, and his colleagues.

Members admission £5. Guests admission £7.50. Cash only.