Sir Francis Ronalds' second sister Mary Anne (1794-1882) married one of his old schoolmates, Peter Martineau (1785-1869). Peter was the son of Peter Finch Martineau. His first cousins included Harriet…
We're delighted to announce the publication in paperback by Gardners Books of Stuart Hobday's new book Encounters with Harriet Martineau (to see cover, click here). It can be ordered from all…
A new collection on Harriet Martineau entitled Harriet Martineau and the Birth of the Disciplines and edited by two Martineau Society members, Valerie Sanders and Gaby Weiner, was published by Routledge in 2016. Many of…
David Hamilton We couldn't initially find the conference hotel in Hull since it has repeatedly changed its identity. Known locally as the 'Station' Hotel, it was part of the Mercure…
Despite always having lived on Merseyside, I’m embarrassed to admit that I only visited Sudley House in South Liverpool, for the first time this year. Sudley House and its picture…
For a post from Glen Huntley who has written about the Martineau home in Toxteth Park, please click here
Martineau Society Annual Meeting 2017 24th – 27th July The Mercure Royal Hotel, Hull. Conference Programme Monday 24th July From 14.00 Arrival and Registration 17.00 – 18.00 Committee Meeting 18.30 …
The Harriet Martineau Lecture is held in Norwich annually, celebrating the legacy of this remarkable, world-changing woman by inviting globally-renowned radical writers to respond to her life and work. This…
This is a Cadbury Research Library event for International Women's Day. Our very own Stuart Hobday will look at the personal side of Martineau's life and her influence on other Victorian…
The script of Shelagh Stephenson's play Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing can now be purchased online for £9.89. For details please click here