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Katherine Mansfield’s Thorndon – A Guided Walking Tour

The Katherine Mansfield Memorial photographed by Charles P S Boyer, c1930s. Wellington City Council Archives, 00157-99. 

Explore the Thorndon that internationally acclaimed writer Katherine Mansfield knew and the traces of her legacy that remain in the landscape today.

"How hard is it to escape from places. However carefully one goes they hold you – you leave little bits of yourself fluttering on the fences – like rags and shreds of your very life.” Katherine Mansfield in a letter to Ida Baker, 1922

Explore the Thorndon that Katherine Mansfield knew and the traces of her legacy that remain in the landscape today. Beginning with an introductory talk, a viewing of the exhibition 75 Tinakori Road: “This marvel had come to the lane” and a hot drink at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden, the guided walking tour will finish at the National Library of New Zealand.

Bad weather postponement dates: The tour will go ahead if there is light rain, so please bring a raincoat. If there is heavy rain and/or strong winds the Saturday 18 October tour will be postponed to Saturday 25 October; the Thursday 23 October tour will be postponed to Thursday 30 October.

Health & Safety

This is a guided walking tour which will involve approx. 30 minutes of walking on flat ground with frequents stops. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring appropriate protection from sun and rain. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact Katherine Mansfield House & Garden to discuss.

Location
25 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour
Museum

Event times

10am-12:30pm Sat 18 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $15

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10am-12:30pm Thu 23 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $15

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Event hosts

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden is a writer’s museum and Category 1 Historic Place in the inner-city heritage suburb of Thorndon, Wellington. Opened to the public in 1988, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden offers a unique insight into 19th-century Wellington and the life, loves and literature of its most famous former occupant.

Email: info@katherinemansfield.com

Phone: 04 473 7268

Website: https://www.katherinemansfield.com/