HARDY 100

2028 will be the centenary of the death of Thomas Hardy on 11th January 1928. A special memorial service at Westminster Abbey with actor Anton Lesser is planned and many other Hardy-related events - A whole year to celebrate Hardy!

It will also be our Conference year. The 28th International Thomas Hardy Conference & Festival will take place in Dorchester from Saturday, 29th July to Saturday 5th August 2028 so please Save the Date.

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Hardy & WW1

On 14/11/2026
Starts 10:00 until 13:00

A Victorian Christmas at Poxwell Manor

On 20/12/2026
Starts 14:00 until 17:00

Thomas Hardy Memorial Service 2027

On 09/01/2027
Starts 13:00 until 14:00

THS London Lecture 2027

On 09/01/2027
Starts 15:00 until 16:00

A Weekend with Hardy & Powys

Oct2026

New THS Academic Director

Oct2026

Patrick Tolfree Essay Competition 2027

Oct2026

Hardy's Dorset Gallery Award

Oct2026