KNUTSFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL

What's it all about? Thirteen events take place at various venues around the historic town of Knutsford. They include history, fiction, biography, politics and a National Poetry Day event in which you can take part. 2009 selling fast check site- Update below 26th September.......

When? 7 - 24th October , 2010

Where? Knutsford, Cheshire AA Route Planner | multimap

Who? The following authors will be speaking at the Knutsford Literature Festival during October 2010:

Rosie Alison: "The Very Thought of You"
Orange short-listed nominee, Rosie Alison, makes her debut.

Sue Birtwistle and Susie Conklin: "The Cranford Companion"
A joyful celebration of all things Cranford, by the creators of the award-winning BBC series.

Simon Brett: entertains at the Literary Lunch with the writer's view of crime and comedy.
His latest book, "Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess" is published in July 2010

Josceline Dimbleby:"Orchards in the Grass"
Josceline Dimbleby explores the food influences of her rich and varied life.

Terence Frisby: "Kisses on a Postcard"
Terence Frisby evokes a childhood rich in experience as an evacuee during WW2.

Lyndall Gordon: "Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family's Feuds"
Lyndall Gordon offers a bold new interpretation of this American poet.

James Holland: "The Battle of Britain"
James Holland's narrative history of the Battle of Britain, told equally from both sides.

Kathleen Jones: "Katherine Mansfield: The Storyteller"
A new biography by Kathleen Jones, detailing the life and legacy of New Zealand's legendary writer.
Jacqueline Pilton: "Margaret Rutherford Recalled"
A delightfully funny and poignant picture of Margaret Rutherford, presented by Jacqueline Pilton in her one-woman show.

Jane Robinson: "Bluestockings"
Jane Robinson's illustrated talk will recall the remarkable story of the first women to fight for an education.

Diana Souhami: "Edith Cavell"
Diana Souhami discusses her biography of Edith Cavell, the pioneering British nurse, who was executed by the Germans in Brussels during WW1.

Jenny Uglow: "A Gambling Man"
Jenny Uglow makes a welcome return to our programme with her brilliant biography of Charles II and his Restoration.

Poetry Event:
The theme for this year's poetry event is "animals".

How much? Check official site

Festival Website: www.knutsfordlitfest.org

Previous festivals: Katharine Whitehorn. Guests: Jane Brocket, Justine Picardie, Helen Rappaport, Jenna Bailey, Simon Hoggart, Martin Bell, Frances Wilson, Poppy Adams, Erica James, Katharine Whitehorn, Timothy Mowl, Muse, Frances Osborne - and yourselves (poetry)