An alert from the Brontë Society for today, November 19 in London:
The Brontë Society
A Celebration of the Contemporary Arts Programme
Watermen's Hall
City of London
Friday 19 November 2010
Charlotte in London guided walk
2.30pm Meet at The Monument
4.30pm Tea at Southwark Cathedral
Reception at Watermen's Hall
6.00pm-8.00pm Drinks and canapés.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum's Contemporary Arts Programme completes its first phase at the end of 2010. Funded principally by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, it has been a hugely succesful undertaking elisting the creative talents of over forty artists, writers and musicians, and bringing new audiences to the Museum. To mark this first milestone we are pleased to welcome participants in the Programme and members of the Society and their guests to a reception in London's historic Watermen's Hall.
The event has been planned by the Fundraisign Committee of the Brontë Society Council. They have chosen this venue not only for its excellent facilities and delightful ambience but because the Watermen have a direct connction with Charlotte Brontë. On her journey to Brussels in the winter of 1843, Charlotte arrived in London late at night and 'drove straight to the London Bridge Wharf, and desired a waterman to row her to the Ostend packet..."This daring and exciting experience was later incorporated in her last novel, Villette.
The reception gives members a unique opportunity to talk with some of the artists who have contributed to the Contemporary Arts Programme. Writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer will give a short introductory talk and Andrew McCarthy will present a review of the Programme and unveil plans for its future. Wine, soft drinks, and canapés will be served throught the evening. The public rooms, with their historic paintings and furniture, will remain open for our enjoyment after the end of the reception.
In the afternoon, you might like to join a specially arranged guided walk, visiting places in the City of London that Charlotte Brontë would have known. Tea has been booked at Southwark Cathedral within walking distance of Watermen's Hall across London Bridge.
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