Sherborne Literary Society
For lovers
of good books
& creative expression
The Sherborne Literary Society was formed early in 2012 and plans to follow in the footsteps of a former society established in the town. The Macready Literary Institute of Sherborne was opened in the 1850s by William Macready, a well known Victorian actor and continued until 1892. Its aims were for the ‘intellectual improvement and recreation of its Members’. In the 21st century, the new Literary Society adds ‘enjoyment and fun’. Membership is open to everyone and the Society intends to carry on the tradition of all good quality Literary Societies, aiming to:
· Bring together national and local writers to discuss their work
· Providing a Forum for the area’s own aspiring writers
· Create an interest in books amongst young audiences
· Raise the culture of reading
· Demonstrate the fun and creativity associated with the written word
· Run an Annual Literary Festival for Sherborne and the surrounding area
· Bring together national and local writers to discuss their work
· Providing a Forum for the area’s own aspiring writers
· Create an interest in books amongst young audiences
· Raise the culture of reading
· Demonstrate the fun and creativity associated with the written word
· Run an Annual Literary Festival for Sherborne and the surrounding area
