Diary Date

Thursday, November 4th, 7 p.m

Thursday, November 4th, 7 p.m.: Supper and lecture, Mrs Delany in Ireland, a talk by Ruth Hayden on the 18th-century plant enthusiast and artist. Dean Swift Lecture Theatre, St Patrick's Hospital, Dublin 8. £18, in aid of research. Contact 01-6775423 extension 632.

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