The story arose at 4 July 1862, and was continued on further trips with the children. The tales evolved into the manuscript ‘Alice’s Adventures Under Ground’.

Later, Dodgson (under his pen name ‘Lewis Carroll’) decided to publish the story. On 4 July 1865, the first edition of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ was printed – which was 3 years later, now exactly 152 years ago!

The day provides fun for the whole family, with many events taking place. There’s street theatre, live music, circus skills, guided tours, and more. This year’s theme is ‘riddles & puzzles’.

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During this ‘family fun day’, there will be amongst others:

• performances and readings of Alice in Wonderland
• family activities
• craft activities
• live music
• stalls and refreshments

You can bring a picknick to enjoy in the gardens and come dressed as your favorite character!

When: August 6, 2017, 11:00am – 4pm
Venue: Guildford’s Heritage
Address: Guildford House, 155 High Street Guildford , United Kingdom
Entry: free

More information on the Guildford website or their Facebook event.

In a series of small changing displays, the museum will explore:

• how Alice and her Wonderland have been illustrated across the years and around the world;
• how the book has been adapted on stage and on screen;
• how artists have been inspired by Carroll’s creations;
• how Alice has been approprated for every purpose you can inmagine, from advertising to pop music.

More information on the website of the Guildford Museum.

Alice’s Day is an annual event in Oxford, UK and will be held on 1 July. The theme for this year is ‘Games & Puzzles’. The Society will be organizing several talks around this theme, but is still looking for a speaker for the talk ‘A great huge game of Chess’.

Do you have a good knowledge of both chess and of Through the Looking Glass and feel you can give an illustrated talk combining the two subjects? Please contact them a.s.a.p..

Alice Liddell, the girl that inspired the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ tales, was born on 4 May 1852 – that’s exactly 165 years ago today. Let’s celebrate her birthday!