Join St Margaret’s House Book Club for an engaging evening of conversation
The St Margaret's House Book Club will next meet on Monday 19th January from 6.30pm when we will be sharing thoughts on Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler's The Farringdons in the Anson Room at St Margaret's House. Come through the main front door and ring the bell for someone to come and collect you.
About the book:
It is available for free on Project Gutenburg, here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19798
Discover a captivating journey through time and fate in The Farringdons, meticulously brought back to publication by Leopold Classic Library. This enthralling narrative weaves the lives of the Farringdon family with the industrious heart of England's ironworking legacy. Situated in Sedgehill, amidst the transformative era of coal and iron, the story elegantly transitions from the fiery forges of the Osierfield Works to the serene and idyllic landscapes of the western Midlands. At its core, the tale explores themes of ambition, love, and the unyielding bonds of family, set against the backdrop of England's rich historical tapestry. Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler's masterpiece, originally published in 1900, receives new life through a careful preservation process, ensuring that the essence of the classic is maintained for today's discerning reader. Join us in revisiting the resilience and dreams of the Farringdons, as their legacy unfolds in a world marked by progress and tradition.
For 2026, we will read a book written by a female author in each decade from the 1900s to 2010s, in chronological order. For those wishing to get a head start, in February, our book published between 1910-1919 is Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It is available for free on Project Gutenburg, here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/32/32-h/32-h.htm
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this session, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Anson Room at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email emily@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you. Entry to The Anson Room is not step-free.
Date: Every third Monday of the month
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Ticket: FREE (booking is essential)