NEWS AND EVENTS
The Journal of
The John Masefield Society
Volume 34
Hot off the press, we're delighted that the long-delayed next volume of The Journal of The John Masefield Society is now ready for distribution.
Hopefully this will be landing on your doormat within the next few weeks. We're aiming for September 2026!
REOPENING
THE BOX OF DELIGHTS
Almost 90 years ago John Masefield wrote a magical fantasy that has since captured and thrilled generations. 40 years ago it was adapted into a remarkable TV series (partially filmed in Herefordshire, including Hereford Cathedral).
To mark the occasion, Dr Philip W. Errington is giving a Zoom talk at Hereford Cathedral to explore the TV series and the Hereford angle.
Tickets (at £5) are available from:
https://www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/box-of-delights-online-lecture-2024
OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Don't forget The John Masefield Society has a channel on YouTube! We'll endeavour to post a number of interesting and/or rare pieces at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCR267MMsoM8mSPPdkqz3p7g
Already posted are Edith Evans' 1939 recording of 'Cargoes' (without a handbag in sight) and Keith Falkner's 1928 recording of Frederick Keel's setting of 'Trade Winds'.
Also available on YouTube - posted by Darton, Longman and Todd - is the 2020 John Masefield Society Annual Lecture entitled Opening The Box of Delights:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpIPOu-iET8&t=19s