Ian Hernon’s Robert Tressell: A Life in Hell
Robert Tressell: A Life in Hell
Ian Hernon – political journalist, deputy editor of Tribune and author of the new biography Robert Tressell: A Life in Hell will be at the University of Brighton in Hastings in February to speak about his new book.
Ian will be in conversation with Dr Trevor Hopper regarding his book on the life of Robert Tressell, author of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. Dr Nicola Smith will also be giving an introduction to the contents of the Robert Tressell Archive, which has recently been left to the university.
Everyone is welcome to attend, which has been arranged by Hastings Exchange. Tea and coffee will be provided. But please email Hastings Exchange at Hastings-Exchange@brighton.ac.uk to register your attendance.
Robert Tressell: A Life in Hell
Monday 15 February, 4-6pm
University of Brighton in Hastings, Priory Square
Book on sale at Bookbusters on Queens Road.
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