Thomas Hardy The Early Years

Find out what inspired Thomas Hardy to become one of the world's finest authors. Take a tour of his childhood home, the National Trust property, Hardy's Cottage at Bockhampton with dramatisation of scenes from "Under the Greenwood Tree"

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Looks like we have to thank the National Trust and the good folk of Dorset for this, it's lovely to keep this era alive, we have lost so much and these people are rekindling it.

[@denisehay8895]

What a lovely portrait of life at the time of the wonderful writer Thomas Hardy. It appears now as a time of innocence. I'm not sure that despite our labour saving devices and the internet that we are any better off, and probably in most cases, no happier. I just noticed Furze Swann is amongst the cast. He lectured in English at Newton Park College when I was there in the late sixties.

[@shirleyoriordan3890]

your drama really brings the period to life excellent

[@ahuddleston6512]

I'm a massive fan of Thomas Hardy, thanks for uploading

[@rhonataylor85]

Thank you so much. TH is my favourite writer.

[@mand7favs1]

This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I will be watching again ❤