Welcome to the Website of the J.B. Priestley Society. Whether your interest is academic, educational, literary, or you just have a curiosity about the man, his life and his work, we hope you enjoy your visit.
Established in Yorkshire in 1997, with the assistance and support of his son, Tom Priestley, The J.B. Priestley Society exists, with an international membership, to promote and widen the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the life and works of J.B. Priestley.
The Society is open to everyone to join and welcomes new members from all walks of life. It has an attractive membership package, a varied social calendar and offers for purchase a wide range of in-house publication.
The J.B. Priestley Society is a member of The Alliance of Literary Societies.
President
Tom Priestley
Vice-Presidents
Roy Hattersley
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Richard Pasco CBE
Roger Pringle
John Waddington-Feather
THE COUNCIL of The J.B. Priestley Society
As at April 2011
Chairman Lee Hanson (Leeds)
Vice-Chairman Nicolas Hawkes (Ilkley)
Hon. Secretary Rod Slater (Salford)
24 St. Lawrence Quay, Salford, M50 3XT
Hon Treasurer Jenny Reavill (Bingley)
Eldwick Crag Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BB
Membership Secretary Tony Reavill (Bingley)
Eldwick Crag Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BB
Journal Editor John Bennett (Sussex)
Newsletter Editor Dr Ken Smith (Huddersfield)
Information Officer and Publication Sales Officer Michael Nelson (Leeds)
Council Members
Alison Cullingford (Special Collections, University of Bradford)
Mavis Dean
Bob Duckett
Elaine Frances
Andrew Greathead
Mark Mason
Ann Richardson
