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The Chesterton Society
Membership Application Form

THE
CHESTERTON
SOCIETY

Founded at Spode House in May 1974

G.K. CHESTERTON
G.K. Chesteron (1874-1936) was one of the most accomplished and versatile writers of his generation. as critic, biographer, novelist, poet, playwright, essayist and short-story writer, he offers a unique blend of humour and serious thought. His eminence in many literary fields, the lucidity of his thinking and writing have earned him a world-wide reputation.

THE CHESTERTON SOCIETY
The Chesterton Society was founded in England in 1974, the centenary year of the writer's birth, to promote interest in G.K. Chesterton and his extensive literary output. Members are encouraged to meet informally in local groups and sister societies have been established in many countries.

THE G K CHESTERTON QUARTERLY
The Society's journal regularly re-publishes out of print pieces by Chesterton. subscribers are kept informed of society activities, news, articles and other publications of interest.

THE ANNUAL CHESTERTON LECTURE
The Society promotes the Annual Chesterton Lecture, a public lecture usually given in London. Past lecturers have included the poet and novelist P.J. Kavanagh, writer and broadcaster Nigel Rees and from the world of politics, Gerald Kaufman and Martin Bell.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Chairman: Professor Denis Conlon, 7 Dukeswood, Radfall Road, Chestfield,
Whitstable, CT5 3PJ
Secretary: Robert Hughes, 11 Lawrence Leys, Bloxham, OX15 4NH
Quarterly Editor: Michael Fraser, 47 Moorfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 9UB
Treasurer: Barry Warmisham, Hollow Farmhouse, Wearne Lane, Langport,
Somerset, TA10 9HB
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