Burnham Market Book Festival

What? Now into its third year, this small but elegant festival once again welcomes a glittering array of renowned authors to speak at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market. A favourite haunt of well known writers, playwrights, poets and leading commentators, North-West Norfolk now welcomes some of the UK’s top authors to share their adventures and experiences with a book-loving audience.

This years authors include controversial historian and one time Thatcher speech writer Norman Stone, journalist, editor and scourge of the left Simon Heffer, Norfolk columnist Patrick Barham who has been in search of Britain's butterflies, historian David Edgerton who will attack the popular "myth" of brave little England during World War II, Helen Castor (pictured), Cambridge historian who will be talking about “She Wolves” – Britain’s Tudor Queens and many other erudite, provocative and interesting speakers.

When? 14 - 16 October, 2011. The opening event is on Friday evening with the last event on Sunday afternoon.

Where?  Burnham Market, North West Norfolk. Held in the The Hoste Arms which is apparently a favourite haunt of well known writers, playwrights, poets and leading commentators . We wonder who????

Who? Dan Cruickshank, Simon Heffer, Norman Stone, Rosamund Bartlett and David Edgerton . Interviewers include BBC journalist Mary Ann Sieghart and military historian and novelist Allan Mallinson.

How much?  £10, or reduced rates with annual membership.

Festival Website:  www.burnhambookfestival.co.uk

Telephone for Enquiries?   01328 730 270

What Makes the Festival Unique?  Top-name authors combined with the stunning beauty of this coastal area.

Past Festivals? - Simon Jenkins, Sara Wheeler, Nicci French,General Sir Richard Dannatt, Ben Macintyre and Jane Fearnley Whittingstall.  Interviewers include Erica Wagner, literary editor of The Times and Francine Stock, radio and TV presenter

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