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Book Talk at Waterstones Haywards Heath Friday 9th February 6.30 pm
I’m delighted to be giving a talk about my latest book Grace Kimmins and her Chailey Heritage at my local Waterstones this Friday. Special thanks to the manager, James, for hosting this. I’m hoping the bad weather doesn’t deter people … Continue reading
Former Chailey scholar, Jack Hayward, writes a review:
Grace Kimmins and her Chailey Heritage. By Ros Black. Even with my close association with the Heritage Craft Schools in my formative years at Chailey and a personal knowledge of Grace Kimmins, later Dame, I found this book to … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, Chailey Heritage, First world war, new book, women's history
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Grace Kimmins and her Chailey Heritage Book reviews
The new book was well received at the launch at Chailey Heritage on 12th October. It was lovely to meet up with some former Chailey pupils who have been so helpful to me in my researches. Some of the … Continue reading