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The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison
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Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy real-life stories that inspire his darkly funny, lightning-paced books.
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17 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
1662 And After: The Book Of Common Prayer And The Creation Of Global Anglicanism: Lecture
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21 Jun Jun 21, 6pm–7pm The John Rylands Library, Manchester
The 18th-Century Grand Tour: Talk
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27 Jun Jun 27, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
An 18th-Century Tour: Talk
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A staff member from the Education Team talks about objects from the museum's collection.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
2012 Dreams
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Works in various media exploring the themes of courage, determination, equality and inspiration embodied in the Paralympic Games, by children from the borough of Richmond.
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14 Jun–30 Sep From Jun 14, Tue–Sat 1pm–5.30pm, Sun 2pm–5.30pm, ends Sep 30 The Stables Gallery, Twickenham
The 20th-Century Gallery: Talk
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A member of staff from the Education Team talks about objects from the gallery.
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22 Jun Jun 22, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov–3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. 		Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Activity Fun With Tracey Corderoy
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A craft and story-telling session with the children's picture book author.
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1 Jul Jul 1, 11am–3pm Waterstones, York
Adam Hart - Davis: Talk
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26 Jun Jun 26, 7.45pm Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton
Adult Reading Groups
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1 Jun Jun 1, 10.30am
21 Jun Jun 21, 5.45pm–6.45pm
6 Jul Jul 6, 10.30am
19 Jul Jul 19, 5.45pm–6.45pm
3 Aug Aug 3, 10.30am
16 Aug Aug 16, 5.45pm–6.45pm 		Plympton Library, Plymouth
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.30am–11.30am
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 10.30am–11.30am
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.30am–11.30am 		Donald Hope Library, London SW19
The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin (Ages 7-11)
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Storytelling session about how people from different cultures work together in times of hardship and war.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 11.30am Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
The Adventures of Andy Kershaw
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To say Andy Kershaw has led a varied life is an understatement. From being Billy Bragg's driver to presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid, then going on to report for the BBC from Iraq, North Korea and Rwanda. Catch him while he's taking a rare sit down to talk about his life.
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22 Oct 7.30pm • Cancelled The Arches, Glasgow
The Aeneid: A Journey: Magdalen College School Theatre Academy
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6 Jul–8 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm, Jul 7, 4pm, Jul 8, 6.30pm The Oxford Playhouse, Oxford
AF Harrold: Book Launch
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The author talks about and signs copies of his book Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus (And Joined The Library).
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9 Jun Jun 9, 6.30pm Waterstones, Reading
Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt
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Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
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16 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
AJ Dalton: Author Event
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am Waterstones, Warrington
AJ Dalton: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his fantasy novel, Empire Of The Saviours.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 11am Waterstones, Preston
AJ Kirby: Book Signing
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The horror and science fiction author signs copies of his novel Paint This Town Red.
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22 Jul Jul 22, 11am Waterstones, Doncaster
15 Sep Sep 15, 11am Waterstones, Bradford
Alan Barrett: Book Signing
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21 Jul Jul 21, 11am–5pm Waterstones, Abergavenny
Alan James: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his memoir A View From The Lodge, about his life as a porter in a Cambridge college.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am–1pm Waterstones, Bury St. Edmunds
Alan Pilbeam: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his books, including Gloucestershire 300 Years Ago, The Old Paths Of Gloucestershire and The Landscape Of Gloucestershire.
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30 May May 30, 1pm Waterstones, Gloucester
Alan Titmarsh: Talk
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One of Britain's favourite TV personalities talks about his latest book as part of the ongoing Meet the Author programme.
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17 Jul Jul 17, 7.45pm Hertford Theatre, Hertford
Alasdair Gray: Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012
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An interview and reading with Alasdair Gray to launch his new book, Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012.
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2 Aug 6pm Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Alex Keller: Book Signing
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23 Jun Jun 23, 10am–4pm Waterstones, Chelmsford
Alexander Martin: Book Signing
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The children's author signs copies of his detective novel Stanley Smartpants And The Mackerel Robberies.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 10am–3pm Waterstones, Bishop's Stortford
13 Apr Apr 13, 11am–3pm Waterstones, Southend-on-Sea
Alexandre Da Cunha & Tom Dingle: Talk
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Artist Da Cunha talks to the Assistant Director of the Thomas Dane Gallery about the Garden Of Reason project.
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23 Jun Jun 23, 2.30pm–3.15pm, gates 11am National Trust: Ham House & Garden, Richmond
Alexine Crawford: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of her historical fiction novel Comely Grace.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am Waterstones, Godalming
Alice Oswald
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Reading by Festival poet Alice Oswald, winner of the 2009 Hawthornden Prize. Part of St Magnus Festival.
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23 Jun 11am Stromness Parish Church, Stromness
25 Jun 11am King Street Hall, Kirkwall
Alison Weir: A Dangerous Inheritance: Author Event
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The author and historian talks about and signs copies of her fourth historical fiction novel, A Dangerous Inheritance.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 7pm, booking essential The Lightbox, Woking
Alistair Darling
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The man who was at the helm when disaster hit the economy tells the story of how some of the biggest financial institutions in the world were brought back from the brink.
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17 Jun 6pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
All Change? Anglo-Saxon England: Talk
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Katharine Hoare from the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences gives a gallery talk about this country's history during the era.
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30 May May 30, 1.15pm Room 2 at British Museum, London WC1B
All Ears
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An evening of real life stories told by individuals from ex-convicts to philanthropists, comedians to life coaches.
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19 Jun Jun 19, 7pm–11pm The Old Queen's Head, London N1
All The Right Notes, But Not Necessarily In The Right Order!: Talk
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21 Jun Jun 21, 5.15pm East Parry Room at Royal College Of Music, London SW7
All Work And Low Pay: The Story Of Women And Work Exhibition Tour
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Hear about the many different types of jobs women have held and see the highlights of the exhibition.
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5 Jul Jul 5, 6.30pm
30 Jun Jun 30, 12noon 		The Women's Library, London E1
Allan Massie
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The author discusses his new literary thriller Dark Summer in Bordeaux, which continues the story begun in Death in Bordeaux.
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17 Jun 6.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Amanda Walsh, Nicola King: Book Signing
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Children's author Walsh and illustrator King sign copies of their book The Curious Adventures Of Matisse The Cat: Matisse And The Sneezy Scarecrow.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 10am–4pm Waterstones, Swindon
Amanda Walsh: Talk
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The children's picture book author talks about her book Matisse And The Sneezy Scarecrow.
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23 Jun Jun 23, 11am–3pm Waterstones, Bath
American Presidential Elections: Model Of Democracy Or Flawed System?: Talk
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Speakers, including political consultants Celinda Lake, Ed Goeas and Tom Edmonds, talk about the current presidential elections and the impact US electoral politics and campaigning styles have around the world.
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11 Jun Jun 11, 9.30am–5pm Conference Centre at The British Library, London NW1
Anarchist Federation Discussion Group
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5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 7pm
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 7pm
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 7pm 		The Cowley Club, Brighton
Ancient Animal Bone From The Teesdale Cave: Talk
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A curator talks about the fragments found in the area and what they tell us about life at the time.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 12.30pm–1pm Yorkshire Museum, York
Ancient Jewellery: Talk
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A member of the Education Team talks about the accessories.
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20 Jun Jun 20, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Andrew Cope: Author Event
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18 Aug Aug 18, 12noon–2pm Waterstones, Derby
Andrew Greig & Tom Pow: The Coast and the Villages
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Novelist and poet Andrew Greig is in conversation with author Tom Pow. Part of East Neuk Festival.
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28 Jun 5.30pm Smugglers Inn Hotel, Anstruther
Andrew Lanning: Mind: The View: Talk
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The artist talks about his journey into art and surrealism and our nation of image.
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23 Jul Jul 23, 7pm Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
Andrew Miller
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Costa Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller discusses Pure, the story of one man's efforts to demolish an overflowing Paris cemetery.
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16 Jun 7.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Andrew Motion: Silver
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The poet and author talks about his novel Silver, reads excerpts from his work and answers questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.
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30 May May 30, 7.30pm York Theatre Royal, York
7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm Auditorium at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
18 Oct Oct 18, 7.30pm Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Andrew Sassoli-Walker, Sharon Poole: Author Event
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The authors talk about and sign copies of their book P&O Cruises: Celebrating 175 Years Of Heritage.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon Waterstones, Southampton
Andrew Wolpert: Biographical Alchemy: Talk
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26 Jun Jun 26, 7.30pm–9pm Rudolf Steiner House, London NW1
Andy Kershaw: Talk
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The author and broadcaster discusses his autobiography No Off Switch.
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16 Oct Oct 16, 7.45pm The Lights, Andover
Andy McNab
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His new novel is shrouded in mystery, but the author of Bravo Two Zero reveals all at his Scottish book launch.
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17 Jun 4.30pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Angela Mitchell: Book Signing
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The children's author signs copies of her picture book The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble.
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7 Jul Jul 7, 11am–1pm Waterstones, Bromley
25 Aug Aug 25, 11am Waterstones, Sutton
Animals And War (Under 11s)
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Children can learn about the fictional story of Joey from War Horse and hear tales of wartime animal bravery with puppets and pictures.
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4 Jun–10 Jun Jun 4, 10, 11.30am Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Anita Mays: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of her autobiography Flygirl Adventures: An Autoflyography.
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14 Jul Jul 14, 10.30am Waterstones, Staines
Ann Featherstone: Talk
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28 Jul Jul 28, 11am–1pm Waterstones, Derby
Ann McVeigh: Gone For Good: PRONI Sources On Emigration: Talk
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27 Jun Jun 27, 1pm Performance Area at The Linen Hall Library, Belfast
Anna Beecher: Scratch
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Work in progress on a piece about the myths and mysteries of death, which makes use of visual theatre and poetry.
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7 Jun–9 Jun Jun 7–9, 7pm Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
Anna Del Conte: Talk
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The Italian cook talks about her career and her books, including Italian Kitchen.
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26 Jul Jul 26, 8pm, doors 7.45pm Topping & Co Booksellers, Bath
Anne Desmet: Olympic Metamorphoses: Talk
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16 Jun Jun 16, 2pm, booking essential Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate
Anne Goldgar & Kathleen Herbert: Talk
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Historian and author Goldgar and artist Herbert talk about the artwork commissioned for the Garden Of Reason project.
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30 Jun Jun 30, 2.30pm–3.15pm, gates 11am National Trust: Ham House & Garden, Richmond
Anne Josephine Stairmand: Talk
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The author talks about her novel The Idiot Family At Home.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 10am–4pm Waterstones, Bromley
Anne O'Brien: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of her historical fiction novel The King's Concubine.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–1.30pm Waterstones, Hereford
Anne Stairmand: Book Signing
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A chance to meet the author as she signs copies of her book The Idiot Family At Home, which documents the life of a spoilt family.
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30 May May 30, 10am Waterstones, Staines
9 Jun Jun 9, 11am–4pm
8 Sep Sep 8, 11am–4pm 		Waterstones, Croydon
Anne Zouroudi: Talk
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The crime author talks about her novel The Bull Of Mithros.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am Waterstones, Derby
Anthea Lang: Talk
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The local history specialist talks about the life and work of the Victorian stained glass designer and manufacturer William Wailes.
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28 Jun Jun 28, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead
Antony Beevor, James Holland: Talk
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13 Jun Jun 13, 7pm Waterstones, London W1J
Antony Wootten: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his novel A Tiger Too Many and his collection of limericks.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 11am–4.30pm Waterstones, York
23 Jun Jun 23, 11am Waterstones, Harrogate
Apes Like Us: Confessions Of A Primatologist: Talk
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6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm Chester Zoo, Chester
Arandora Star: Writing Workshop
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Poet Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch leads a session looking at exile and journeys by ship or shore, taking inspiration from the story of the cruise liner.
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14 Jul Jul 14, 10.30am–12.30pm National Wool Museum, Llandysul
Archaeology Evening
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A talk about local or worldwide topics relating to the subject.
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2 Feb–20 Dec Thu 7.30pm St Nicholas Community Hall, Barry
The Archaeology Of Ritual, Shrines And Sacrifice In Northern Ghana: Talk
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Professor Timothy Insoll from the University Of Manchester talks about the objects from the African country.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 6pm–8pm The Manchester Museum, Manchester
The Archaeology Of The Newcomen Engine: Talk
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Professor David Perrett talks about the atmospheric steam engine created by the Dartmouth-based inventor.
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13 Jul Jul 13, 4pm The Flavel, Dartmouth
Archie Pitts: Talk
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Pitts from the Friends Of Leamington Station talks about the restoration of the town's railway station.
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1 Jun Jun 1, 1pm–1.30pm Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Leamington Spa
Arran and Beyond
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Words from the redoubtable Jackie Kay and local poets, and music from local musicians, plus the McLellan Poetry Competition Awards. Part of McLellan Arts Festival.
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31 Aug 8pm Brodick Town Hall, Isle of Arran
Art And Music: Talk
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A short talk about the subject.
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15 Aug Aug 15, 12.30pm–1pm York Art Gallery, York
Art For Eternity: Paintings From The Tomb Of Nebamun: Talk
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Independent speaker George Hart talks about the artwork found in the ancient Egyptian offical's final resting place.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 1.15pm Room 61 at British Museum, London WC1B
Art Group Talk: Sculptor John Coppinger
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The artist talks about the art of Animatronics and sculpture and his work on Star Wars, The Fifth Element and the BBC's Walking With Dinosaurs series.
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20 Jun Jun 20, 7.30pm Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Art Speak: Talk
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12 Jun Jun 12, 1.15pm–1.45pm
24 Jul Jul 24, 1.15pm–1.45pm
21 Aug Aug 21, 1.15pm–1.45pm 		Courtyard Entrance at Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Artist’s talk And Afternoon Tea
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8 Jul Jul 8, 2pm, booking essential PM Gallery And House, London W5
Arts & Crafts Scrapbooking
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Start work on your very own scrapbook every Tuesday during the summer, making use of the GWL's extensive hoard of creative paper, gems and embellishments. For women only.
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3 Jul–7 Aug Tue & Thu 1–3pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow
As Others See Us
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Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and journals. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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30 May 7.30pm Council Chambers, Ayr
Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles
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Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
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2 Jun 8pm The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
At Home With The Neanderthals: Excavations At La Cotte De St Brelade, Jersey: Lecture
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Dr Matt Pope from University College London talks about the work being carried out on the Channel Island's site and the evolution and fate of human's closest evolutionary relative.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm, booking essential BP Lecture Theatre at British Museum, London WC1B
At The Origins Of Modern Atheism: Talk
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Reverend Dr Giles Fraser talks to Professor John Gray about theology's links with Enlightenment thought and how we understand the denial of God.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 6.30pm–8pm London School Of Economics, London WC2A
Athletes Of The Natural World: Talk
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A curator talks about the exploits of various animals.
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10 Jul Jul 10, 12.30pm–1pm Yorkshire Museum, York
An Audience With Ann Widdecombe: Talk
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The celebrity politician converses with broadcaster Iain Dale about her many interests.
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30 Oct Oct 30, 7.30pm The Brindley, Runcorn
26 Apr Apr 26, 8pm Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea
An Audience With Colin Dexter: Talk
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Peter Guttridge interviews Colin about his life and work.
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11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
An Audience With Howard Marks: Talk
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Marks talks about his former life as a marijuana smuggler, life in prison, drug use and legalisation.
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15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm Ammanford Miners' Theatre, Ammanford
16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm, doors 7.30pm Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
An Audience With Joanne Harris: Talk
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17 Jun Jun 17, 5pm Main Auditorium at The Carriageworks, Leeds
An Audience With Sir Max Hastings At Action Stations: Talk
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The author, broadcaster and journalist delivers a talk on his life and career.
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1 Jul Jul 1, 2pm Historic Dockyard And Naval Base, Portsmouth
An Audience With Steve Backshall: Talk
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The television adventurer gives an illustrated talk about his expeditions and encounters with wild wonders, natural world mysteries and his books Tiger Wars and Looking For Adventure.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
10 Jun Jun 10, 2.30pm & 7pm Grand Theatre, Swansea
Author Visit, Meet Jak Beula
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30 May May 30, 4.45pm–6.30pm Walsall Central Library, Walsall
Autumn Poetry
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A poetry reading of seasonal works and a talk about how the scenery and nature of William Wordsworth's childhood inspired his work.
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3 Oct–24 Oct Wed 11.30am–11.45am, 2.30pm–2.45pm, gates 11am, last adm 4pm National Trust: Wordsworth House, Cockermouth
Autumn Talks
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A series of illustrated talks by local experts, followed by afternoon tea.
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11 Sep Sep 11, 2pm, booking essential
9 Oct Oct 9, 2pm, booking essential 		Lake District National Park Centre, Windermere
Awaiting Collection: Treasure, Coin Hoards And The British Museum: Talk
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Henry Flynn from the Department Of Coins And Medals talks about the museum's legal responsibilities regarding large archaeological finds of money and significant metallic objects.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 1.15pm Room 68 at British Museum, London WC1B
Baba Yaga's Oven: Storytelling
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Storytellers Michael Loader and Rebecca Smart and musician Martin Solomon present Russian tales of shapeshifting and transformations.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 6.30pm, doors 6pm St George's Bristol, Bristol
Badger Ham And Stewed Sparrows: A Curious History Of English Food: Talk
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23 Jun Jun 23, 12noon–1pm Guildhall Library, London EC2V
BAFTA Masterclass: Composition With David Julyan
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The film composer hosts a workshop and talk for enthusiasts.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 6.15pm Cinema 1 at ICA, London SW1Y
Bags, Belts And Purses: Talk
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A staff member from the Education Team talks about the objects.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Bank Holiday Fun
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A wide range of traditional family activities including archery, cooking and storytelling.
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2 Jun–5 Jun Jun 2–5, 11am–4pm St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

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