Alice 150th

March often makes me think of the March Hare and Alice in Wonderland.  

This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of this book by Lewis Carroll.

The Centre for Studies in Literature at the University of Portsmouth has partnered with Hampshire Library Service to run a few events to mark the occasion.

On 12 March well-known author, Gaynor Arnold, read from her new book After Such Kindness, a reimagining of the relationship between the author and his muse; a little girl called Alice Liddell.

Alice Liddell lived most of her life around Lyndhurst and was later buried in St Michael and All Angels Church. 

 Come along to the free lecture on Thursday 12 March, to be held in the Portsmouth Business School, Richmond Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3DE. The event starts at 6.30pm.

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