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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1900-1945'Mr W. H. Smith then read a paper on the life of John Ruskin'.William Henry Smith William Henry Smith[Paper on Ruskin]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'Mr Edminson then made some interesting remarks on the subject of Shakespeare's [?? illegible] and portraits as an introduction to readings & songs from the poet's works,...Charles Stansfield Charles Stansfield[paper on Shakespeare]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mr Smith read a paper on Shelley & Mrs Ridges selections from a paper by Dr Scott on the poet's literary characteristics while other members read selections from his wor...William Smith William Smith[paper on Shelley]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mr Smith read a paper on Shelley & Mrs Ridges selections from a paper by Dr Scott on the poet's literary characteristics while other members read selections from his wor...Blanche Ridges Dr Scott[paper on Shelley]Unknown
1900-1945'C.E. Stansfield read a paper on Ed. Spenser & his times & the Faerie Queene. Readings were given by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Edminson & H.M. Wallis'.Charles Stansfield Charles Stansfield[paper on Spenser]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The subject of Occultism was introduced in a general & comprehensive way [by] C. Stansfield. H.R. Smith read a paper on Subliminal Consciousness & W.S Rowntree on Eviden...Howard Smith Howard Smith[paper on Subliminal Consciousness]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'W.H. Bruce read an interesting paper on the history [of Switzerland] which was followed by soome supplementary remarks by C.E. Stansfield & a general discussion'W.H. Bruce W.H. Bruce[paper on Swiss history]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening was given over to the consideration of Thackeray. A paper by J.J. Cooper was read by Miss Marriage followed by readings from his works Charles E. Stansfiel...Miss Marriage John J. Cooper[paper on Thackeray]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening then became a 'Comic One'. The chief contribution was a paper by H.M. Wallis on 'the Comic' as reflected in the works of the writers of last century. Reading...Henry Marriage Wallis Henry Marriage Wallis[paper on the Comic]Manuscript: Unknown
1600-1699'and the Duke of York and Wren and I, it being now candle-light, into the Duke of York's closet in White-hall and there read over this paper of my Lord Keeper's; wherein ...Samuel Pepys [unknown][paper on the faults of the Navy]Manuscript: Unknown
1600-1699'and the Duke of York and Wren and I, it being now candle-light, into the Duke of York's closet in White-hall and there read over this paper of my Lord Keeper's; wherein ...Matthew Wren [unknown][paper on the faults of the Navy]Manuscript: Unknown
1600-1699'and the Duke of York and Wren and I, it being now candle-light, into the Duke of York's closet in White-hall and there read over this paper of my Lord Keeper's; wherein ...James, Duke of York [unknown][paper on the faults of the Navy]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Howard R. Smith then read a paper on the history of the House of Lords which was followed by considerablee discussion. Mr Binns then followed with an exhaustive paper wh...Howard R. Smith Howard R Smith[paper on the House of Lords]Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Byron to Leigh Hunt, [4-6 November, 1815]: 'The paper on the Methodists was sure to raise the bristles of the godly -- I redde it and agree with the writer on one point ....George Gordon Lord Byron unknown[paper on the Methodists]Print: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'Essays were then read. The Secretary does not feel able to do more than indicate the general nature of these essays. 1. Read by R.H. Robson. An essay written by H.M.W. ...Elizabeth Ann Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith[paper on the mind and its training]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mr Ridges read an interesting article on the Sagas & Mr & Mrs Edminson & W.S. Rowntree & W Binns selections from them'.John Ridges John Ridges[paper on the Sagas]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening was then devoted to the subject of Psychical Phenomena. The Secretary (Ernest E. Unwin] read a brief introductory paper, giving some indication of the way in...Elizabeth Ann Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith[paper on the spirit world]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening was then devoted to the subject of Psychical Phenomena. The Secretary (Ernest E. Unwin] read a brief introductory paper, giving some indication of the way in...Mary Hayward Mary Hayward[paper on the sub-conscious]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'F.J. Edminson read an able and interesting paper on "The Tempest".'Frederick J. Edminson Frederick J. Edminson[paper on The Tempest]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The programme on Thos Hardy & his works was as follows Mr Binns read an interesting account of the author's life & H.M. Wallis one on the minor poems. F.E. Reynolds rea...W Binns[paper on Thomas Hardy's Life]Manuscript: Unknown


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