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Anna Abney is a historical novelist and author of the Measham Hall series of novels. Set in the seventeenth century, the novels follow the adventures of the Catholic Hawthorne family and their beloved Derbyshire estate. A family loosely based on her own ancestors, the Abneys of Measham.
After growing up in London, Anna lived in Ireland for thirteen years. She gained a BA in English Literature at Queens University, Belfast and wrote her PhD on the seventeenth century writer, Margaret Cavendish, under the supervision of Lisa Jardine at Queen Mary, University of London. She has taught English and Creative Writing at Queen Mary and the Open University. She has two grown up children and now lives in rural Kent with her screenwriter husband and their border collie.
As Madeline Dewhurst, Anna has also written journalism, drama and the contemporary novel Charity.
Approximate run time: 1 hour.
Run times may vary by up to 15 minutes as they can be affected by intervals and delays.
* Concession tickets are available for students, seniors and unwaged purchases.
69 O’Connell St, Limerick, V94 FK0H
Walking:
Starting at the Brown Thomas store, continue walking straight up O’Connell St. After the Mallow St junction, Belltable is on the left-hand side of the road, in the middle of the block.
Public Transport:
From the bus stop on Sarsfield Street, take the 304 as far as the O’Connell Monument, O’Connell St. Continue back towards the city centre, Belltable is on the right-hand side of the road, in the middle of the block.
Parking:
Belltable is situated in the city centre and encourages patrons to walk where possible.
For those who can’t walk and need to drive there is only on street parking.
Belltable will open from 9am on both Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of the festival.
Tickets can be booked online at www.limetreebelltable.ie. Links to which can be found on this site.
Weekend Pass €130/€100. Individual Sessions €15/€12.
Tickets may be purchased at the door for individual sessions, while tickets are still available.
Please note that ticket capacity is limited at all events, tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. Please allow time to purchase tickets on the door as no latecomers will be permitted once an event commences.
Belltable is fully accessible.
Wheelchair spaces: We strongly advise that, should you require a wheelchair space, you contact our Box Office staff on (061) 953400 as early as possible.
Accessible Toilets: Belltable has one accessible toilet in the main foyer area next to the bar.
Guide/Assistance Dogs are welcome in both our venues.
Baby Changing Facilities: We have baby changing facilities in the accessible toilets in Belltable.
The Belltable cafe will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm, serving coffee, tea etc.
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