22/07/2025
is thrilled to welcome acclaimed author SANDRA NEWMAN to Furzedown!
Thursday 19th September at 7:30 PM will be an inspiring evening with the author of:
The Country of Ice Cream Star (longlisted for the Bailey’s Prize)
The Only Good Thing Anyone Has Ever Done (shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award)
Cake, The Heavens, and The Men.
Sandra, a graduate of the University of East Anglia Creative Writing program, now lives in London and brings a unique voice and perspective to contemporary literature.
This event is a special collaboration supported by the Eccles Institute at the British Library, which has strong historical ties to Furzedown through the Thrales of Streatham Park. Mary Eccles acquired the Thrales’ library and wrote extensively about them—part of this collection now resides at the British Library. We’re delighted that the Eccles Institute, which fosters cultural exchange between the USA and the UK, is helping us bring Sandra Newman to Furzedown LitFest 2025.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
📅 Save the date: 19th September, 7:30 PM.
🎟️ Tickets available in link in bio
The event is a collaboration supported by the Eccles Institute at the British Library. The Eccles Institute has a connection to Furzedown through the Thrales of Streatham Park. Mary Eccles acquired the Thrales’ library from Streatham Park and wrote about them. Part of the collection is now held at the British Library. The Eccles Institute, which promotes cultural exchange between the USA and the UK, has supported Furzedown LitFest in bringing the acclaimed American author Sandra Newman to this year’s event in Furzedown.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
