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Accessibility
Access to the house by wheelchair or for those who have trouble climbing stairs is made very easy by a purpose built lift installed during the restoration. The only area not accessible is the Library, however staff can provide a short video showing the appearance of the room. Fully accessible toilets are available, as well as a hearing loop in the shop.
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Gothic Bookclub - Heart of Darkness
28 February 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk
Gothic Bookclub - Wuthering Heights
28 March 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk
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Gothic Bookclub - An Artist of the Floating World
27 June 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of the Floating World.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk
Gothic Bookclub - Death in Venice
26 September 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss Thomas Mann's Daeth in Venice.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk
Gothic Bookclub - Possession
24 October 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss A.S.Byatt's Posession.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk
Gothic Bookclub - The Sea, The Sea
21 November 2013, 7.30pm
Join us to discuss Iris Murdoch's The Sea, The Sea.
There will be an introductory talk, then be a short reading and afterwards an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the set text with other guests.
Discussions are informal, but hugely entertaining, and often extremely lively!
Guests are invited to speak as much or as little as they wish, and there is always a strong feeling at these meetings of a diverse community of literary enthusiasts. There will be a cash bar available on the night.
Event is free, but due to high demand, please book your space here.
More information can be found at www.gothicbookclub.co.uk