Scaling the Heights: Miniature Mountaineering (Public talk, 21st July)

'Scaling the Heights' is an artistic and literary project that brings the rich culture of mountaineering literature to life using vintage Action Man figures. Meet one of the artists behind the work, Stephen Livingstone, at a free talk on 21st July, 14.00, in the Oriental Museum. Stephen Livingstone will speak about his work on Scaling...

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Beginnings and Endings: Late Summer Lectures 2018

We're delighted to announce the programme for our annual and popular series of Late Summer Lectures. From snake-women to satirical pamphlets, the beginnings of sound film to the burning of Shakespeare's globe, there's a topic for everyone related to this year's theme of 'Beginnings and Endings'. All lectures are free and open to all. The...

Literary Birds (CFP, 15th August; Conference, 11th-12th October)

The Literary Birds conference - which features keynote speaker Professor Simon Armitage - will celebrate encounters with birds, in all their myriad manifestations. Proposals for papers are due by 15th August, with the conference running 11th to 12th October in Durham Castle. Was it, as the Grecian sings, Birds were born the first of things,...

What’s On: North East Book and Literature Events in July 2018

If you're gearing up for a summer holiday, then perhaps you need inspiration for what books to take with you. To help you decide, why not come to one of the literary talks and events coming up in the North East this month? See our what's on guide to books in Durham, Newcastle, Teesside, Sunderland and around....

Unruly Women: A Performance by Dr Daisy Black (Free Performance, 9th July)

‘By God, if women had written stories...’ (Geoffrey Chaucer). Join Daisy Black at this free one-woman show that celebrates the gloriously and gleefully indecorous women of literature. Everyone welcome to the Joachim Room, College of St Hild and St Bede, on 9th July at 18.00. Tickets are free but please register here.  'Unruly Women' is a...