John Clare Society
Description
The Society was founded in 1981 to promote a wider and deeper knowledge of this remarkable poet. It currently has about 550 members worldwide. The society publishes a newsletter three times a year, and a peer reviewed journal once a year (received at the end of the subscription year).
On the weekend nearest to Clare’s birthdate (July 13th) members and friends gather for its annual festival in Helpston, Clare’s birthplace. The festival is open to everyone – you do not have to be a member or a member’s guest in order to attend. At the festival, there is always a variety of Clare books for sale, some published by the society. The festival also includes poetry readings, tours, stalls, talks, live entertainment and the Annual General Meeting of the society. Visit the Festival page to see what is happening this year.
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Founding year
1981
Contact details
Stotfold
Stotfold
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 4AP
United Kingdom
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