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The Festival: 6 - 14 November 2026 | Tickets: 01308 424901|bridport.tic@bridport-tc.gov.uk
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The Woodman

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    Event 2 | James Braxton | Antiques Ramble 1

    £14.00

    James Braxton - Antiques Ramble 1

    Join TV antiques expert and author James Braxton for a walking tour around Bridport’s celebrated vintage market and antiques shops. Best known for BBC flagship shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, Braxton is a seasoned auctioneer and author of antiquarian mystery fiction, including Barty: A Tale of a Stolen Bronze. With over forty years of experience in the antiques trade, Braxton brings a practised eye for provenance, history, and craftsmanship to all he finds. Will he spot a genuine bargain along the way, or merely uncover the fascinating histories hidden behind everyday objects? Repeated on Sunday 8 Nov, 12 noon (Event 12). Meet outside The Woodman Pub, 61 South Street
    When: Saturday 7 November 2026 @ 10am
    Where: The Woodman
    SOLD OUT Details

  • Event 12 | James Braxton | Antiques Ramble 2

    £14.00

    James Braxton - Antiques Ramble 2

    Join TV antiques expert and author James Braxton for a walking tour around Bridport’s celebrated vintage market and antiques shops. Best known for BBC flagship shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, Braxton is a seasoned auctioneer and author of antiquarian mystery fiction, including Barty: A Tale of a Stolen Bronze. With over forty years of experience in the antiques trade, Braxton brings a practised eye for provenance, history, and craftsmanship to all he finds. Will he spot a genuine bargain along the way, or merely uncover the fascinating histories hidden behind everyday objects? Meet outside The Woodman Pub, 61 South Street
    When: Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 12noon
    Where: The Woodman
    SOLD OUT Details

  • Event 27 | Julian Baggini | Philosophy in Pubs

    £8.00

    Julian Baggini - Philosophy in Pubs - How To Think Like a Philosopher

    For the first time, Bridport Literary Festival is teaming up with Bridport’s regular Philosophy in Pubs night for an evening of ideas-driven conversation. Co-founder of the Philosophers’ Magazine, Julian Baggini, will kick off a discussion inspired by his book How To Think Like a Philosopher, as he encourages us to think for ourselves, not by ourselves. Julian is a prominent English philosopher and journalist who has authored over 20 books bringing philosophy to the general public, including the bestselling The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten and How the World Thinks. Chaired by Kelvin Clayton. With special thanks to The Woodman pub for hosting.

    When: Monday 9 November 2026 @ 8.30 pm
    Where: The Woodman
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