Celebrate Christmas with the Trollope Society
This Christmas the Trollope Society is delighted to offer a variety of festive events and gifts, ideal for Trollope readers. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, an opportunity to engage with Trollope’s works, or a fun way to test your knowledge, we have something for everyone.
Trollope & Millais ~ Buy One Get One Free Offer
Looking for a special Christmas gift? Our Trollope & Millais stationery collection features beautiful Christmas cards, notelets, and postcards, celebrating the artistic collaboration between Anthony Trollope and Sir John Everett Millais. As part of our festive offer, you can buy any two items from the collection and get the lowest-priced item free. This offer is valid until 1st January 2025.
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Gift Membership
Looking for the perfect gift for a Trollope enthusiast? A Trollope Society Gift Membership offers a year-long experience of exploring Trollope’s works. The membership pack includes a welcome letter, the latest issue of Trollopiana, and details of upcoming events. Plus, in November, we’ll include a special Trollope & Millais Christmas card. To ensure delivery before Christmas, please place your order by 1st December 2024.
An Autobiography ~ Big Read
From 18th November to 2nd December explore Trollope’s autobiography. Dr. Nicholas Shrimpton, editor of the Oxford World’s Classics edition of An Autobiography, will join us for our final talk on 2nd December. Dr. Shrimpton will provide an in-depth exploration of the book’s themes, offering a fascinating conclusion to our read.
Wreath-laying Ceremony at Westminster Abbey
On 9th December, join us for a special wreath-laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the anniversary of Anthony Trollope’s death. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Trollope’s life, his remarkable literary works, and his enduring legacy, which continues to inspire readers around the world. The ceremony will take place at 1.30pm in Poets’ Corner, followed by an optional lunch at The Cellarium Café and Terrace. Spaces are limited to 20 members, there is currently a waiting list in operation.
Book to join us for the wreath-laying ceremony
Christmas Stories ~ Big Read
On 16th December, we invite you to join our online Big Read, where Trollope enthusiasts from around the world will come together to read and discuss one of Anthony Trollope’s Christmas stories. This year, we will delve into The Mistletoe Bough (1863), a charming seasonal tale originally published in The Illustrated London News. The event will run from 8.00 to 9.00pm on Zoom.
Alliance of Literary Societies ~ Christmas Cracker 2
Join the Alliance of Literary Societies on Wednesday 18th December, for a festive Zoom Christmas Cracker. Share ideas on the perfect Christmas gifts for favourite authors. Register for a three-minute speaking slot and celebrate our shared love of literature with plenty of Christmas cheer and creativity.
Register to join the ALS Christmas Cracker 2
The Trollope Society Christmas Quiz
Put your knowledge to the test at our annual Christmas Quiz, taking place on 30th December at 6.00pm. Participants will be divided into teams, with rounds covering topics such as Christmas traditions, Trollope’s works, and Victorian literature. The winning team will receive a year’s free online membership to the Trollope Society (T&Cs apply). Join us for this fun, interactive event and see how well you know Trollope and the world of Victorian literature.
Register to join the Trollope Society Christmas Quiz
Support the Trollope Society
While all of our online events are free, we encourage participants to make a donation to support the important work of the Trollope Society. Your contribution helps us to promote Trollope’s works and engage with a global audience of readers.