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Adam Sisman – The Secret Life of John Le Carré
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomAdam 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 so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over five decades. To these relationships ... Adam Sisman – The Secret Life of John Le Carré
Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomIn 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 over 600 years and began to smash things.In the cathedral’s holiest place, ten beautiful mortuary chests rested as they’d done since the 7th century. In ... Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests
Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomFor 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 dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy. Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a ... Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In
Poetry Slam with Angie Porter
Shire Hall Museum Cafe High West Street, Dorchester, United KingdomAn 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
Rory Cellan-Jones – Sophie From Romania
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomHow 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 – In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomJohn 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
Saul David – Sky Warriors
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomThe 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
Kate Mosse – The Map of Bones
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomA 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
Ben Macintyre – The Siege
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomBritain’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
Wessex Writers – A Literary Walk
Thomas Hardy Statue The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset12 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
Martin Gayford – How Painting Happens (and why it matters)
Dorset Museum High West Street, Dorchester, United KingdomIn 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)
Unfortunately, the event “Michael Peppiatt - Francis Bacon: a Self-Portrait in Words” has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets, please contact us for a refund. Michael Peppiatt – Francis Bacon: a Self-Portrait in Words
Dorset Museum High West Street, Dorchester, United KingdomA 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