‘Toby Faber's book tells the epic story of how their intricate craftsmanship, garish beauty and unique reputation took them from tsarist Russia to capitalist America and back, passing on the way through the hands of owners as colourful as the eggs themselves…. It’s a lively, enthralling read: his personal fascination with the eggs comes through… Continue reading Fabergé’s Eggs with Toby Faber
Nicci Gerrard and Sean French talking to Dan Carrier Nicci French is the pseudonym of husband-and wife-team Sean French and Nicci Gerrard. They write seamless psychological thrillers while pursuing their own writing careers. They will discuss their writing in conversation with Dan Carrier. Register on Eventbrite to join
Drawing on his rich and varied experience as both artist and cultural leader, Kenneth will share some of his insights
Between iPods, building works, music-blasting restaurants and endless traffic noise, the place for quiet grows ever smaller. In Pursuit of Silence gives context to our increasing sense that noise pollution is an environmental catastrophe. Travelling and listening to a host of incredible characters, including doctors, neuroscientists, acoustical engineers, monks and aggrieved citizens, George Prochnik examines why… Continue reading In Pursuit of Silence: George Prochnik talks to Dr Simon Lewis
Popular culture is littered with famous criminal men – from Robin Hood to Ronnie Biggs they’ve become folk heroes. But what about all the criminal women? Where are the highwaywomen, jewel thieves, bank robbers and gold smugglers? Did they never exist, or have they just been forgotten? The Queens of the Underworld broke down barriers… Continue reading Caitlin Davies – Queens of the Underworld
