# Event Details - **Event Name**: Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Victorian Short Story Reading Group to discuss ‘The Idyl of the Island’, by Susan Frances Harrison.About this EventThe Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century.Current Theme: Colonial Short Stories: CanadaContinuing our exploration of Victorian colonial short stories, from this autumn we will consider and discuss tales of and from Canada. These will cover portrayals of new settlers, indigenous first nations people, the landscape, and the flora and fauna.‘The Idyl of the Island’, by Susan Frances Harrison(First published in The Week, a Canadian literary periodical, 1886)A sleeping, unnamed lady, becomes the subject of the male gaze. The gentleman, transfixed by beauty, wishes to claim both the lady and the island as his own, raising parallels to colonialism, which we can discuss.Upon registration you will receive a link to an on-line copy of the text and, as it is a short story group, it will require no more than an evening’s preparation to read the required material.Sessions take place monthly between October and June at a venue in Chiswick, London, W4 1TT, between 7 and 8.30 pm. At each session there is a brief introduction to the work, followed by a group discussion in a relaxed atmosphere, with wine and nibbles supplied.FAQsHow do I get to the venue?The nearest underground station is Turnham Green. The local bus is the E3. Transport for London can help you navigate into the area with their plan a journey webpage.From the station take a right and walk along Turnham Green Terrace. Take the first right which is Bath Road, and cross at the zebra crossing. Walk passed the church. The first left is Priory Gardens. Cross this road and the Victorian Society building is situated on the corner.Is there local car parking?After 6pm, there is free local street parking available.I would like to know what short stories have been read before. How do I find out this information?Please contact Ruth Miller by email at events@victoriansociety.org.uk.How can I contact the organiser with any questions?Please contact Ruth Miller by email at events@victoriansociety.org.uk before the day of the event.****This event helps raise funds for The Victorian Society - the only charity dedicated to fighting for our Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Join us today and safeguard our unique cultural heritage for future generations! For further information, . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wimbledon/victorian-short-story-reading-group-‘the-idyl-of-the-island’/100001985160845528 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 11.5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wimbledon - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Victorian Society - **lat**: 51.4961336 - **long**: -0.253872 - **full address**: The Victorian Society, 1 Priory Gardens, Wimbledon, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/13fcb2f9259d068dfe94ae45876978f2adf7fc8a7c0a93f43aabb09fea0a72af-rimg-w800-h400-dc1d1812-gmir.jpg?v=1774136428 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ being held? - **A:** Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Victorian Society, 1 Priory Gardens, Wimbledon, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’? - **A:** Ticket prices for Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ range from GBP 6 to GBP 12 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 7AvailableGeneral Admission and DonationGBP 12AvailableThe Victorian Short Story- Its OriginsGBP 6Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’? - **A:** Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ is organized by The Victorian Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Victorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Idyl of the Island’ is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wimbledon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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