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Sunday 23 June
People gathered around the George Eliot Obelisk last Sunday afternoon, in glorious weather, to lay wreaths and pay tribute to George Eliot.
Saturday 25 May
The final speaker of the day was John Burton who has been chairman of the George Eliot Fellowship since 2006 and has written several books on local history.
Saturday 25 May
The first of the afternoon speakers was Valerie Fehlbaum, an Oxford graduate and former lecturer at the University of Geneva. Her knowledge of Geneva and Durade made her talk particularly insighful.
Saturday 25 May
The second speaker was Joanne Shattock, Emertius Professor of Victorian Literature at the University of Leicester. Her talk concerned Margaret Oliphant and John Blackwood.
Saturday 25 May
The first of this year's study day talks was by Jane Robinson, a Senior Associate of Somerville College, Oxford. Her talk was based on her latest book 'Trailblazer' a biography of Barbara Bodichon, copies of which were available on the day.
Friday 20 October 2023
Last October council members chose a selection of readings from George Eliot novels concerning marriages and relationships.
Saturday 20 May 2023
Last May, the Fellowship joined together with the Bedworth Society to celebrate the life of Denis Baylis, who sadly passed away in 2022
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