TOPIC: British Women Writers of the 1930s
When: Mondays 9.15am to 11am – 7 weeks from 9th February 2026
Where: Norton House
Leader: Jill Norman (07854 167793)
The course will cover 6 different women writers. Each session will include a presentation about the biography of the chosen novelist and one of their novels, followed by discussion on that novel.
| 9th February | Dorothy L Sayers | “The Nine Taylors” |
| 16th February | E.H. Young | “Miss Mole” |
| 23rd February | Daphne du Maurier | “Rebecca” |
| 2nd March | Vita Sackville West | “All Passion Spent” |
| 9th March | Winifred Holtby | “South Riding” |
| 16th March | Rosamond Lehmann | “The Weather in the Streets” |
| 23rd March | Bring your own book choice to share | |
Copies of the books are either in the library or spare copies may be available from the group. Some also have audio versions or have been made into BBC dramas or films. All are in print and available to buy from Leek Book Shop.
If you are interested in joining the group please get in touch with:
Jill Norman 07854 167793, or email: Jill Norman