Journey’s End; The Life of RC Sherriff
Hampton Library, Rosehill, Hampton, TW12 2AB
Community Events
13 Nov 2025
Thursday 13 November

Explore the extraordinary life of Robert Cedric Sherriff, a shy insurance clerk who became one of Britain's most influential writers. His WWI play Journey's End, based on his own experiences in the trenches, transformed modern theatre and was named one of the 100 most important plays of the 20th century. He later found success writing screenplays for iconic films including The Dam Busters and Goodbye, Mr.Chips. Discover how this quiet man's words left a lasting mark on stage and screen.
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