'The ghost of Martha Brown' - talk, play reading and discussion with local author James Pope

When and where

Library: Wareham Library

Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Dates: Thursday 1 October 2026 to Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 3pm to 4:30pm
Cost: FREE

Type of event: author event.
For: adults.

About 'The ghost of Martha Brown' - talk, play reading and discussion with local author James Pope

Explore the tragic story of Martha Brown (the last woman hanged in Dorset) and her influence on Thomas Hardy. Includes an extract of Pope's play about Martha and Hardy. Perfect for anyone fascinated by Dorset's darker history and the mystery surrounding one of the county's most notorious events.

Event suitable for adults. Please be aware that this talk covers themes of a sensitive nature including death.

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Library details

Wareham Library South Street

Wareham
Dorset
BH20 4LR
01929 556146
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