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John Ridges

 

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John Ridges : [paper on Napoleon]

'Mr Ridges read a paper on Napoleon & A. Rawlings one entitled an 'Argument for Peace'.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges      Manuscript: Unknown

  

John Ridges : [paper on works of RL Stevenson]

'An excellent programme illustrative of R.L. Stevenson's work was then proceeded with. A biographical paper was read by H. R. Smith & a critical appreciation of the works by J. Ridges & selections by several members.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges      Manuscript: Unknown

  

John Ridges : [paper on the Sagas]

'Mr Ridges read an interesting article on the Sagas & Mr & Mrs Edminson & W.S. Rowntree & W Binns selections from them'.

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges      Manuscript: Unknown

  

John Ridges : [paper on Works of George Borrow]

'Papers were then read by Mr Ridges on the Works of Borrow & on the Life of Borrow by R. Heelas. Readiings were given by Mrs W.H. Smith from the Bible in Spain, Miss Marriage & Mr Kaye from Lavengro & H.R. Smith & W.J. Rowntree from Romany Rye'.

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges      Manuscript: Unknown

  

John Ridges : [paper on J.M. Barrie]

'The programme on the works of J.M. Barrie was then considered, John Ridges reading a paper on the subject & Mrs Kaye Miss Marriage & WS Rowntree & P Kaye giving part readings from Window in Thrums & Mrs Reynolds selections from Peter Pan'.

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges      Manuscript: Unknown

 

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