Friends’ next talk – personal perspective of Hilaire Belloc

Our next event is on Wednesday November 12 at 2pm in the Lounge at the Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham.

Come and meet Chris Hare, a noted Sussex historian and academic who will explain how Hilaire Belloc affected his personal journey through challenging times.

Belloc spent his boyhood in Slinfold, and became one of the most accomplished, yet controversial, authors of the early 20th century. He is now buried at a church in West
Grinstead.

Chris says “Belloc’s writings have helped me get through difficult periods in my life, as well as helping me to understand historical and political issues in a way that I might never have considered had it not been for his writings.

“Some people will disagree with his views and his interpretations of history, but hopefully all will agree that he was someone unafraid to court controversy or take up unpopular causes.

“He was, also, a man deeply imbued with Sussex, both in terms of landscape and of people, and that will come through strongly in my talk.”

Please join us for this unusual perspective on the works of Belloc.

Admission to all: £7.50, including refreshments.