Adam Sisman’s biography of John le Carré, published in 2015, provided a revealing portrait of this fascinating man; yet some aspects of his subject remained hidden. Nowhere was this more ... Adam Sisman – The Secret Life of John Le Carré
In 1642, William Waller and his Parliamentarian army came to Winchester with destruction on their minds. They forced entry to the magnificent cathedral that had stood on the site for ... Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests
For the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the ... Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In
An open mic event for local writers and poetsJoin us to hear local poets and writers read and perform their work. To sign up to participate please contact us directly ... Poetry Slam with Angie Porter
How do you welcome someone new into your home and heart? A week before Christmas 2022, former BBC journalist and award-nominated podcaster Rory Cellan-Jones received a special delivery that changed ... Rory Cellan-Jones – Sophie From Romania
John Suchet, previously well-known TV news reporter and newscaster and now regular presenter on Classic FM, is an acknowledged authority on Ludwig van Beethoven. He has written seven books on ... John Suchet – In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey
The legendary ‘Red Devils’ were among the finest combat troops of the Second World War.Created at Churchill’s instigation in June 1940, they began as a single parachute battalion of 500 ... Saul David – Sky Warriors
A sweeping and epic story of adventure and courage, injustice and triumph, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is the sequel to the number one bestselling The Ghost Ship.Olifantshoek, ... Kate Mosse – The Map of Bones
Britain’s best-selling historian writes the first definitive account of the famous televised SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London in 1980On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst ... Ben Macintyre – The Siege
12 Midday Sunday 13 October 2024During this walk the Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society, Mark Damon Chutter, will guide you through Dorchester and Fordington to explore ... Wessex Writers – A Literary Walk
In the words of the late Gillian Ayres, this is a book about “what can be done with painting.” Drawing on decades of conversations with practicing painters, acclaimed author Martin ... Martin Gayford – How Painting Happens (and why it matters)
A new collection of letters, statements, studio notes and interviews reveals the innermost thoughts of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Expertly annotated by Michael Peppiatt, ... Michael Peppiatt – Francis Bacon: a Self-Portrait in Words
