'As We Are'? – E.F. Benson – T410
The Guildford Institute, Guildford · 18 November 2026
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A talk on Edward Frederic Benson, the Edwardian author with Surrey connections, and his comic 1920s novels about socially aspirational small town people. It takes place at The Guildford Institute in Guildford on 18 November 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:15pm. Tickets are £7, with booking required.
Highlights
- Talk on E.F. Benson and his Surrey connections
- Focuses on his comic 1920s small town novels
- Held at The Guildford Institute, GU1 4LH
Getting there
The Guildford Institute, GU1 4LH
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