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Two of our members, Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner, are giving a talk about Harriet Martineau in Norwich at 3pm on October 24th 2024 in The Forum Library in Norwich.…

This year’s annual conference is very soon - here is a video from last year. https://vimeo.com/959666091

Dates: 24-27th June 2024 Venue: Westgate Chapel, Lewes. Address: 92a High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 IXH Website:   https://westgatechapel.weebly.com Accessibility: Wheelchair access Conference: from 4pm on Monday 24th June Organisers:…

Harriet Martineau has at last become mainstream. In her recent book entitled The Women Who Made Modern Economics, UK Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, identifies Harriet Martineau as a key person…

This book co-authored by Martineau Society members Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner  has been recently published by Routledge. It makes the argument that Martineau was an early sociologist who set…

The Martineau Society has organised a public event which is open to all who would like to find out more about Harriet Martineau. Featuring readings and discussion, it will be…

There have been two articles recently on Harriet Martineau's role in the emancipation of slavery in the United States, mainly due the fact that Harriet is the great great great…

Annual Conference 2023 - Norwich Venue: Dragon Hall, King Street, Norwich Dragon Hall - National Centre for Writing Dates: Tuesday June 27th – Friday June 30th, 2023   As always,…