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31-05-2025
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Talk to give insight into lives of Thomas Hardy's sisters
A talk in Fordingbridge will explore the lives of Thomas Hardy's sisters. The event will focus on his sisters, Mary and Kate, who trained as teachers in Salisbury Cathedral close and their subsequent teaching in schools in Dorset and Wiltshire. Sponsored by Fordingbridge Museum, the talk will take place at 7.30pm on Friday, June 13, at Avonway Community Centre in Fordingbridge. Read more Full programme for Salisbury International Arts Festival announced Former Prime Minister to give lecture in Salisbury Cathedral Teddy bears' picnic with trail and lawn games coming to family attraction Thomas Hardy's sisters, Mary and Kate, were trained as teachers in Salisbury. (Image: Fordingbridge Museum) Museum manager Jane Ireland said: "Mary and Kate Hardy lived in the shadows of their famous brother despite being trailblazers in the early days of nineteenth-century education. "They trained as teachers in the building that now houses Salisbury Museum in what were rigorous and austere conditions. "They went on to teach in equally challenging schools in a time when there was relatively little money to invest in the schools, pupils or teachers. "Thomas Hardy used their experiences as material for his novels such as Jude the Obscure. "The talk will give a fascinating insight into this little-known aspect of the Hardy family." The evening will be led by Anne Johns and Jenny Head, who trained at the same college as the Hardy sisters and have written several books about the college. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Fordingbridge Museum, Tina at Timothy's on Fordingbridge High Street, or via the Ticketsource website.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
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Police search for man after victim is knocked unconscious in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police have released an image of a man who they believe may have vital information about an assault in Milton Keynes. The incident occurred between 4pm and 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 4 on V6 Grafton Street. The victim got out of his black Range Rover after the wing mirrors of his car were damaged by the offender. He suffered a concussion and bruising after being knocked unconscious when he was pushed to the ground. Police staff investigator Kate Hardy, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: 'I am releasing this image of a man who I believe may have vital information that may assist this investigation. 'If this person is you, or you recognise him, I would urge you to contact Thames Valley Police, either via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250058422.'
