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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing
The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.
Waterstones, Leeds
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0113 244 4588
- 17:00
Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 7220 7882
- 12:30
Alison Weir: Talk
The historian and author talks about her biography of heiress of the House Of York and wife of Henry VII, Elizabeth Of York: The First Tudor Queen.
Althorp, Northampton
Mon 27 May
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 19:00 – 20:30
Thu 13 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 14:00 – 15:00
The Amorgos Conspiracy, Clandestine Action As Preparation For The Shipping Business: Talk
An illustrated talk by Elias Kulukundis based on his book The Amorgos Conspiracy, about the rescue of a political prisoner from the island of Amorgos under the colonels' dictatorship of the 1960s.
The Hellenic Centre, London W1U
Thu 27 Jun
Great Hall
Free / 020 7487 5060
- 19:00
Alchemy, Distillation and Botanical Folklore
Alchemy, sorcery, witchcraft, gin. Why were the earliest gins prescribed to those with a variety of ailments? Could Hendrick's Gin be a cure for baldness? Join Duncan as he delves into the magical history of the art that became science and the darker side of ingredients in Hendrick's Gin. Drinks included. Suitable for…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Mon 27 May
Alec Roth In Conversation
The composer charts his artistic development in relation to the Festival, which encompasses The Rivered Earth with writer Vikram Seth, Chinese Gardens, Earthrise and his second and third string quartets.
Salisbury Arts Centre
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0845 241 9651
- 10:30 – 11:30
Aleksandar Hemon
Born in Sarajevo, Aleksandar Hemon visited Chicago in 1992, intending to stay for a matter of months. While he was there, the Bosnian war began and he was unable to return home. This is the story of what happened before and after. The Book of My Lives is a love song to both his birthplace and to his adopted city. It's…
Purcell Room, London SE1
Sat 25 May
£10 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 14:00
Alex Musgrave: My Life in Poetry (& Perfume)
Writer, perfume expert and jogger Alex Musgrave talks about his life in poetry and scent (he's Business Manager of Penhaligon's), with a chance to smell the perfumes he mentions. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£10 (Members £8) / 0131 248 2909
Alexander McCall Smith: Talk
The author talks about his novel The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection, the 13th book in his The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
Althorp, Northampton
Sat 15 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sat 6 Jul
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 10:00 – 12:30
Sat 13 Jul
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 10:00 – 12:30
Alexander McCall Smith: The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
The charming author talks about the latest in his No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, the 13th title in the 15-year project.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Thu 13 Jun
Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: Talk
A gallery talk by Carolyn Perry, independent speaker.
British Museum, London WC1B
Sat 15 Jun
Room 22
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Alison Steadman: Talk
The actress talks to broadcaster Fiona Lindsay about her career and her life away from the stage and screen.
Althorp, Northampton
Thu 13 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 15:30 – 16:30
All At Law: A Whitby Lawyer And His Business In The Mid 18th Century: Talk
John Goodchild explores the topic in depth.
Whitby Museum
Wed 11 Sep
£1 / 01947 602908
- 14:15
All At Sea: Learning How To Make A Bronze Age Sewn Plank Boat: Talk
With Dr Linda Hurcombe, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Exeter.
National Museum Cardiff
Wed 19 Jun
Free, ticketed / 029 2039 7951
- 13:05
Allan Mallinson: Talk
The military historian, author and former Army officer talks about his book Fight The Good Fight: Britain, The Army & The Coming Of The First World War.
Topping & Co Booksellers, Bath
Wed 18 Sep
£7; £6 adv / 01225 428111
- 20:00
Allan Massie: Life and Letters
Massie talks about the personal and literary stories contained in his new book, a collection of his column for The Spectator.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Thu 13 Jun
Allan Massie: Surviving
Massie talks about his new novel about a group of British expatriates in Rome, connected through their AA meetings. In discussion with author Chris Dolan.
Central Library, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
Allographic Workshop
Poetry writing workshops for aspirant storytellers and performers.
The Fountain, Cambridge
Sun 26 May
£3.50 / 07816 788120
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
£3.50 / 07816 788120
- 15:00 – 17:00
Bath Royal Literary And Scientific Institute
Thu 20 Jun
£4 ( £2; £2) / 01225 312084
- 19:30
Along Cheshire Lines: Talk
Speaker Ken Grainger gives an illustrated talk about the history of the county's railway tracks.
The United Reform Church, Lutterworth
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices / 01455 203307
- 19:30
Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester
Wed 24 Jul
£3 / 0161 205 4007
- 19:30
Amanda Prowse: Book Signing
The author signs copies of her bestseller Poppy Day and latest novel What Have I Done?.
Waterstones, Bath
Sat 25 May
Free / 01225 448515
- 12:00 – 14:00
The Amartya Sen: Lecture
With speaker Sir James Wolfensohn and Amartya Sen.
London School Of Economics, WC2A
Wed 29 May
Old Theatre, Old Building
Free, ticketed / 020 7405 7686
- 18:30 – 20:00
Americans In Britain Tour
A tour looking at the US aircraft flown from RAF Duxford and other USAAF stations in East Anglia during the World War Two.
Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge
Wed 29 May
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Sat 15 Jun
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Wed 17 Jul
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Sat 17 Aug
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
The Frontline Club, London W2
Thu 13 Jun
£12.50 adv booking required / 020 7479 8950
- 19:00



