Life and work of Thomas Hardy to be performed at Stonehenge

Readings and performances will be staged at the ‘misfortune of ruins’ that long fascinated the writerThe novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was fascinated by Stonehenge, using what he described as “the temple of the winds” both as a setting for one of his most striking scenes and as a lifelong inspiration, a pathway back into ancient times.In what is being billed as a unique performance, the life and work of Hardy is being showcased at the great stone circle in Wiltshire as part of Salisbury international arts festival. Continue reading...

May 12, 2025 - 15:33
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Life and work of Thomas Hardy to be performed at Stonehenge

Readings and performances will be staged at the ‘misfortune of ruins’ that long fascinated the writer

The novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was fascinated by Stonehenge, using what he described as “the temple of the winds” both as a setting for one of his most striking scenes and as a lifelong inspiration, a pathway back into ancient times.

In what is being billed as a unique performance, the life and work of Hardy is being showcased at the great stone circle in Wiltshire as part of Salisbury international arts festival. Continue reading...