Join us at Lowewood Museum on Saturday 8 September 2012 from 11am – 3pm, to celebrate the launch of the Anthony Trollope collection, on loan to the museum from the Trollope Society.
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful English novelists of the Victorian era. As well as a writer, Trollope was a Surveyor to the Eastern District for the Post Office, a role by which he is famous for introducing the pillar box to Britain.
- Waltham House, the home of Anthony Trollope, Victorian novelist
In 1859, Trollope moved to Waltham House in Waltham Cross, and during the 12 years he spent there, he was at the height of his writing career writing many of his best loved works including The Last Chronicle of Barset.
Celebrating the life and work of this beloved novelist, the day will include:
11.15am: Official launch of the collection by The Mayor of Broxbourne, Cllr Eddy Rowland and Michael G Williamson JP DL Chairman: The Trollope Society
11.30 – 11.40am: Reading of Trollope by members of The Trollope Society
12 noon - 3pm: Family Fun! Join us for a Post Box Craft session that will be fun for all the family
12.30 – 12.40pm: Reading of Trollope by members of The Trollope Society
3pm: Event End
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
Free Admission
For more information contact us at
Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BH
Tel: 01992 445596
E-mail: museum.leisure@broxbourne.gov.uk
Web: www.broxbourne.gov.uk/lowewoodmuseum
- Invitation to the Anthony Trollope exhibition at Lowewood Museum
