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Dorothy Una Ratcliffe's Literary Life
Jodie Matthews, literature scholar and co–curator of the Rights and Romance: Representing Gypsy Lives exhibition, discusses D.U.R.’s connections with writers, artists, and the people of Yorkshire.
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (or D.U.R. as she was known), was the niece-in-law of Lord Brotherton. Born in Brighton, she came to consider Yorkshire her home and was a popular dialect poet and writer of travelogues. In 1950 she donated what she called her Gypsy library to the University, along with fun
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (or D.U.R. as she was known), was the niece-in-law of Lord Brotherton. Born in Brighton, she came to consider Yorkshire her home and was a popular dialect poet and writer of travelogues. In 1950 she donated what she called her Gypsy library to the University, along with fun
17:30 - 18:30. Free, please book online:bit.ly/2JiS8sP
Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT
Tue 17 Jul 2018
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