An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join the legendary Nigel Planer as he talks about his new novel "Jeremiah Bourne inTime " and his incredible career.Join all round entertainment legend Nigel Planer for a fascinating evening discussing his latest boo and so, so , so much more Jeremiah Bourne is in greater danger than he realises.As Jeremiah is swept from his … Continue reading "An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time"

Event Series Wanstead Book Festival 2023

Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

Until 1965, Wanstead was truly a part of Essex, and even now there are tell-tale signs all around us of a time before it became part of a London borough. In the 1980s, though, Essex became the stuff of tabloid headlines, supposed stereotypes and populist politics. Author Tim Burrows, in his book The Invention of … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows"

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Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation. Inequality and the Geography of a Failing StateJoin us once again as we host the brilliant Danny Dorling as he discusses his latest book.BRITAIN IS BROKEN,BUT HOW DID IT BECOME SO DIVIDED?WHAT CAN WE DO TO FIX IT?Britain was once the leading economy in Europe; it is now the most unequal. … Continue reading "Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation"

John Rogers: Welcome to New London

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

John Rogers "Welcome to The New London. The Legendary John Rogers launches his new book almost 10 years after "This Other London"

John Rogers: Welcome to New London

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

John Rogers "Welcome to The New London. The Legendary John Rogers launches his new book almost 10 years after "This Other London"

Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island - A History of Empire in Modern BritainImperial Island shows how empire and its ever-present aftermath have divided and defined Britain over the last seventy years.'Masterful ... you won't look at Britain in the same way ever again' OWEN JONES'Incisive, important, and incredibly timely' CAROLINE ELKINSAfter the Second World War, … Continue reading "Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island"

Robert Elms: LIVE! Why We Go Out

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join award winning broadcaster and all round legend Robert Elms as he discusses his latest book " Live! Why We Go out"In 1972, when Robert Elms was 13 years old, he saw the Jackson Five play live. At some point during the performance, he describes experiencing three minutes of "divine delirium" - where he found … Continue reading "Robert Elms: LIVE! Why We Go Out"

A celebration of Ian Nairn with Travis Elborough

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join award winning cultural historian Travis Elborough as he celebrates the life of Ian Nairn and his Modern Buildings in London'Without any doubt, London is one of the best cities in the world for modern architecture. But it is also one of the biggest cities in the world, and it does not make a display … Continue reading "A celebration of Ian Nairn with Travis Elborough"

Matt Tiller: Jack Leslie The Lion Who Never Roared

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join author Matt Tiller as he discusses his latest book on Jack Leslie: the star robbed of England glory"Moving, sad and uplifting. Everyone should know the legend of Jack Leslie." --Matt Barlow, Daily Mail"Inspiring and important. An extraordinary life story." --Viv Anderson MBE"An evocative and gripping portrait of a remarkable football pioneer." --Debbie Hewitt, Chair … Continue reading "Matt Tiller: Jack Leslie The Lion Who Never Roared"

John Crace: Depraved New World

Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England

Join acclaimed and award winning journalist John Crace as he discuses his latest book : Depraved New World.We welcome back the genius that is John Crace for his annual appearance digesting the chaos of the last Parliamentary year with his brilliant new book Depraved New World.O brave new world, that has such people in't. Or … Continue reading "John Crace: Depraved New World"

Eric Stoner Presents: Hammond Nights

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A great night of live music devoted to the Hammond!join us for a sensational night of music celebrating the hammond organ incorporating blues. latin, soul, R n B, pop, Jazz, country and rock n roll with full pro band and guest vocalists

The Tap Into Podcast Live presents John Rogers

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

What on Earth is psychogeogrpahy?Join us as we chat to writer, walker and urban geographer John Rogers as we discuss his latest book, The New London, as well as more about the man, the myth and get to the bottom of just what is psychogeography.This will be the first of the brand new Tap Into … Continue reading "The Tap Into Podcast Live presents John Rogers"

Slady (Unplugged)

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join the Worlds only all female Slade tribute band for a very special nightThe world's only all female tribute act to legendary 1970's Glam Rock group Slade.Slady have been packing venues out since their debut at the beginning of 2019, and during the 2020 lockdown, they kept fans dancing with loads of online shows and … Continue reading "Slady (Unplugged)"

Max Décharné: Teddy Boys Post War Britain and the First Youth Revolution

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Max Décharné & Travis Elborough in conversationWith their draped suits, suede creepers and immaculately greased hair, the Teddy Boys defined a new era for a generation of teenagers raised on a diet of drab clothes, Blitz playgrounds and tinned dinners.From the Edwardian origins of their fashion to the tabloid fears of delinquency, drunkenness and disorder, … Continue reading "Max Décharné: Teddy Boys Post War Britain and the First Youth Revolution"