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Robert Louis Stevenson's 175th birthday

On the site of his former home, where he wrote Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Around 100 people joined us at Skerryvore Gardens to celebration Robert Louis Stevenson's 175th birthday. View the photos below.

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Photos from our event

Our Speakers

Meet the Robert Louis Stevenson experts who will be speaking during the event

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

New version with foreword by Andrew Emery

A special edition of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde with extra material exploring Robert Louis Stevenson's links to Bournemouth, where he lived and wrote this classic gothic horror just a stone's throw from the beach.

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The Absent Heart

Inspired by the letters of Robert Louis Stevenson

Meet author Ali Bacon and buy a signed copy of her book, The Absent Heart, at the event for £8.99.

 

Published by Linen Press, this beguiling account of a three-way relationship, Ali Bacon unveils the woman who had a profound influence on one of the greatest writers of his age, Robert Louis Stevenson.

Can't make it?

Please consider donating to the community projects that the Bournemouth Writing Festival put on and to buy the Robert Louis Stevenson rose for the gardens.

The Friends of Skerryvore Gardens are local volunteers who help with keeping the gardens nice and tidy for everyone to enjoy. We hope to buy the Robert Louis Stevenson rose for the gardens with donations.

 

The Bournemouth Writing Festival is committed to providing low-cost and free events and activities for all members of community, regardless of their age, background or ability.

If you are unable to come, please consider a donation so we can keep putting on events for the commmunity.

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