Nature Archives - Bridport Literary Festival

Event 4 | John Lewis-Stempel | England

£15.00

John Lewis-Stempel - England - A Major Natural History in 12 Habitats
John Lewis-Stempel’s magnum opus is a five year project that offers an intimate account of the landscapes that define England. Described by The Times as ‘Britain’s finest living nature writer’ he weaves a tapestry of distinctive habitats which together create a country unique for its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Immersing himself in twelve quintessential places, he explores each for their singular atmosphere: the feel of the winter wind; the sounds of daybreak; the solace of twilight. In beautiful prose, and detailed wildlife observation, Lewis-Stempel captures the essence of England. an illustrated talk Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 3rd November 2024 @ 4.00 pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: Rob and Alex Appleby

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Event 10 | Derek Gow | Hunt for the Shadow Wolf

£12.00

SOLD OUT - Derek Gow - Hunt for the Shadow Wolf - The Lost History of Wolves in Britain and the Myths and Stories that Surround Them

Wolves were endemic to Britain around the time of the last Ice Age 10-12,000 years ago. Sightings in this country have long been restricted to cages at zoos and at wildlife parks. After raising two cubs in his home, Derek Gow became fascinated with the wolf. With bitingly funny and tender stories, Hunt for the Shadow Wolf is his quest to reveal the true nature of this magnificent creature and, as a maverick re-wilder, his hope that we will see the return of the wolf in Britain.
in conversation with Sam Rose Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Monday 4th November 2024 @ 6.00 pm

Where: The Bull Ballroom

Sponsored by: West Dorset Wilding

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Event 17 | Christopher Stocks | The Book of Wild Flowers

£12.00

Christopher Stocks - The Book of Wild Flowers - Reflections on Favourite Plants

This essential wild flower selection – illustrated by Angie Lewin – is the history and science of the nation’s wild flowers. Author and journalist, Christopher Stocks offers both fascinating and unusual insights into a range of flowering plants alongside guidance on where to find them and how to cultivate them. This special study of our blooming British countryside will appeal to everyone who loves wild flora.
in conversation with Rachel James Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Wednessday 6th November 2024 @ 10.30 am

Where: The Bull Ballrooom

Sponsored by: Jim Bartos

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Event 26 | Harriet Baker | Rural Hours

£13.00

Harriet Baker - Rural Hours - The Country Lives of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamund Lehmann

Harriet Baker shares the story of three very different women, each of whom moved to the countryside and were forever changed by it. Following long periods of creative uncertainty and private disappointment, each of the subjects is invigorated by new landscapes, and the daily trials and small pleasures of making a home. Rural Hours is both a paean to the bravery and vision of three pioneering writers and a passionate invitation to us all: to recognise the radical potential of domestic life in rural places.
in conversation with Olivia Glazebrook Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 2.30 pm

Where: The Bridport Arts Centre

Sponsored by: Sue Orr and Bella Spurrier

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Event 31 | Carol Klein | Hortobiography

£15.00

Carol Klein - Hortobiography
Carol Klein is one of Britain’s best loved horticulturists, and for decades gardening has been at the heart of her extraordinary life. From her childhood adventures in Manchester to her first experiments in plantswomanship at Glebe Cottage, and from training as an artist and a teacher, and then finding an entirely unexpected career as one of Britain’s best known broadcasters, in this long awaited memoir Carol tells the story of the people, places and plants that have shaped her life. in conversation with Sally Laverack

When: Friday 8th November 2024 @ 12 noon

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: John and Maggie Mills

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Event 33 | Lindsey Hilsum | I Brought the War With Me

£15.00

Lindsey Hilsum - I Brought the War With Me - Stories and Poetry from the Front Line
Lindsey Hilsum, Award Winning Channel 4 News International Editor, has put together a unique and remarkable collection of memories of 40 years of reporting from war zones, together with poems she has set aside from all over the world. In nearly four decades as a journalist covering conflict from Palestine to Kosovo to Rwanda, Lindsey has always carried a book of poetry with her. It helps her make sense of the senseless as the world around her rages and remember those she has met in the darkest of times. in conversation with Prue Keely Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Friday 8th November 2024 @ 4.00 pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: Carol Hammick and Adam Tindall

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Event 38 | Bettany Hughes | The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

£15.00

SOLD OUT - Bettany Hughes - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Temple of Artemis, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, The Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, The Colossus at Rhodes, The Lighthouse of Alexandria – The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious and brilliant impositions on our planet. Award winning historian, author and broadcaster, Bettany Hughes gives us a thrilling narrative enriched with the latest archaeological discoveries and takes us on a journey through the landscapes of both ancient and modern time to explore traces of the Wonders themselves. an illustrated talk Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Saturday 9th November 2024 @ 4.00 pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: Alastair and Susanne Cooper Francesca Radcliffe

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