Verniana — Jules Verne Studies / Etudes Jules Verne — Volume 2 (2009–2010) — 223–226

The 150th anniversary of the passage of Jules Verne and Aristide Hignard through Oakley in 1859

Ian Thompson

Abstract

A group of enthusiasts in the Archives Department of Dunfermline in Fife decided to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the passage of Jules Verne and Aristide Hignard through Oakley in 1859. They established a magnificent series of events over three days, 26, 27 and 29th August 2009.

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