THE THOMAS HARDY ASSOCIATION
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DIRECTOR: ROBERT SCHWEIK
© 2000-2004
THOMAS HARDY'S MAX GATE
DESCRIPTION:
Address: http://www.thomas-hardy.connectfree.co.uk/
Contact: webmasters@imagination-design.com
Date: 07/01/04
The authoritative WWW site for Max Gate, Thomas Hardy's home from 1885 until his death, and now a National Trust property. The site has been established by its current tenants, Andrew and Marilyn Leah, and consists of the following parts:
- "Thomas Hardy's Max Gate" provides a brief comment on the house and gives the months, days, and times it is open to the public, with admission fees; it also includes pictures of Hardy and of the house.
- "Welcome" contains biographical notes on Andrew and Marilyn Leah, with pictures of them and their cat.
- "History" consists of brief notes on the building of the house and the Hardys' occupancy.
- "Visits and Seminars"
describes various seminars and tours available, with costs, and gives the following address to book a visit or seminar: max.gate@btinternet.com
- "The Gardens" includes a sketch of the Max Gate property, with numbered headings indicating various features.
- "The Thomas Hardy Society"
announces the Society's Annual Thomas Hardy Essay Competition, with directions for entering, description of prizes offered, and address to send completed essays.
COMMENT:
Particularly valuable for the information it provides for anyone planning a visit to Max Gate or wishing to book a tour, seminar, poetry workshop, lecture, or one of the other services that can be arranged. For further information, e-mail Andrew and Marilyn Leah at max.gate@btinternet.com.
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