Week of Events
Wanstead Book Festival presents Ted Kessler
Wanstead Book Festival presents Ted Kessler
Wanstead journalist Ted Kessler was the last editor of the great Q magazine before its untimely demise. The closure wasn't his fault - in fact he did everything possible to … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents Ted Kessler"
Wanstead Book Festival presents Hannah Armstrong
Wanstead Book Festival presents Hannah Armstrong
Hannah Armstrong’s account of Wanstead House has been electrifying local history addicts since its publication earlier this year. In this talk Hannah will reveal the secrets of the Grotto and … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents Hannah Armstrong"
Children’s book event: My Invisible Superhero Vest
Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb
Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb
Justin Webb, the longest-serving presenter on the BBC's Today programme and a familiar figure on our airwaves for decades, has written The Gift of a Radio, a hugely entertaining memoir … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb"
Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers
Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers
John Rogers has built a huge online - locally and nationally - following for his walks and talks and for knowing such detail about local history and the environment that … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers"
Children’s creative writing workshop
Children’s creative writing workshop
Hosted by Wanstead's residents: young author Riku Fryderyk, bestselling author Joseph Elliot and English teacher Shameem Aziz, this Creative Writing Event is aimed at children who love reading, writing and … Continue reading "Children’s creative writing workshop"