This is where the first meeting with Lewis Carroll took place. This is where MacDonald's prose writing career began with the writing of Phantastes . Three houses occupied by the MacDonald family still survive. There will be a coach tour of the local area including the MacDonald houses. Local historian, Edward Preston, will be speaking on the 'Literary Life of Hastings'.
Price includes coach tour, refreshments and buffet lunch.
Cheques made payable to 'The George MacDonald Society'. The full amount is payable by 31 July 2001. Yes, please reserve me a place at this year's conference. The balance to be paid by 31 July 2001. George MacDonald and the Birthplace of Phantastes.