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THE WALMSLEY SOCIETY
The Walmsley Society was formed in 1985 by a handful of people who derive great pleasure from the writings of Leo Walmsley and the paintings of James Ulric Walmsley and wish to share their enthusiasm with others. Membership now stands at over 200 worldwide and includes several members of the Walmsley family, while Walmsley's youngest son, Dr. Sean Walmsley, Professor of Education in New York State, is Society President.
The Society, which is a member of the Alliance of Literary Societies, meets twice a year: in spring at Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire, England, and in autumn in other parts of the country which often have Walmsley associations. A Journal, free to members, is published twice yearly and regular newsletters are circulated.
A considerable amount of research into the life of Leo Walmsley has been undertaken by the Society and already a biographical monograph has been published. ("The Honey Gatherers" Peter J. Woods: Arestos Publications, 1991). This offers a critical study of his writing and gives an insight into his character. Further biographical information has been correlated and examined and the Society has built up a large archive from which a comprehensive biography has been prepared. Entitled "Shells and Bright Stones", it was published by Smith Settle of Otley, Yorkshire, in May 2001.
Walmsley's widow, Stephanie, writes her own personal memories of their relationship in "Autumn Gold" (Fowey Rare Books, 1995).
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