Robert Tressell - Use of Tressell's Name

Use of Tressell's Name

Declan Kiberd has argued that Pádraic Ó Conaire's seminal novel in Irish, Deoraíocht has many parallels in its progressive socialism with Tressell's The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists. Tressell's name has been used over the years by various groups and individuals, mainly in and around Hastings:

• The Robert Tressell Workshop — a publishing concern based in Hastings.
• Robert Tressell Close — a small residential street in Hastings named after the writer.
• Tressell Ward — a political ward in Hastings.
• The Robert Tressell Lectures — a series of annual lectures concerning not only The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, but also other aspects of left-wing politics and sociology.
• Tressell Publications — a small politically based publishing house.
• Robert Tressell Halls of Residence — accommodation for students studying at University Centre Hastings.