The Hand of Ethelberta WALK

This town-based walk will explore the literary connections of Wareham (Hardy’s Anglebury), which sits at the entrance to the Isle of Purbeck on the meandering rivers Frome and Piddle. The sites linked to Hardy’s ‘Desperate Remedies’ and ‘The Hand of Ethelberta’ will be located, and a visit made to the ancient church of St Martin’s to see the life-sized effigy of T. E. Lawrence. The turbulent history of the town will also be explored, including a walk around the Saxon walls. Refreshments and public toilets are available in the town.

The walk will conclude in Wareham Centre at 13.30pm. Attendees may either walk back to Wareham station to take the 14.03 to Dorchester, arrival time 14.23, or the later train at 15.03, arrival time 15.23, to allow time for lunch in Wareham (not included in the ticket price).

Alternatively you can meet the group at Wareham Railway Station at 11am.…