Wuffings Education 3rd October: Wayland's Work |
In tandem with Dr. Sam Newton, I will be offering a discussion of the Weland legend and an examination of the Anglo-Saxon decorative styles as seen in the metalwork and elsewhere. The talk stems from ... Posted by on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:17:00 GMT |
Meadhall at West Stow 2nd August |
On Sunday 2nd August I will be talking about the Anglo-Saxon Meadhallin the new visitor centre atWest Stow Country ParkBury St. EdmundsSuffolkwith a little mead-sampling afterwards in the hall with Fa... Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:10:00 GMT |
Booklaunch in east London |
Saturday 1st Augustsee the publication of Helen Hollick's
Bring It Closethe
3rd Voyage of Cpt Jesamiah Acorne
at: the Bargain
Bookshop
where: 135 Station Rd, Nth
Chingford E4 6AG
w... Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:08:00 GMT |
BBC Beowulf 28th May |
BBC 4 will show the 'Beowulf' programme in their English poetry series. The sharp-eyed among you may notice a bearded man in the background staring into the middle distance due to not wearing his glas... Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 13:09:00 GMT |
West Stow - Suffolk - 2nd May |
My very good friends Jorvik Vikingr will be residing at West Stow on2nd - 4th May. I will be visiting on Saturday 2nd. Don't blink or you'll miss me. King Rædwald will be there on Saturday, and at Sut... Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 00:53:00 GMT |
Sutton Hoo 70 Years on |
Wuffing Education is presenting an all-day programme at Tranmer House on 16th May. The subject is the excavations at Sutton Hoo in 1939. As well as my own modest contributions there will be two presen... Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:06:00 GMT |
Beowulf on the BBC |
The BBC has commissioned an hour-long programme on Beowulf featuring some great names fom the world of Anglo-Saxon studies. Michael Wood presents it, and there will be contributions from Sam Newton, J... Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:02:00 GMT |
Wuffings Education 7th March |
Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,SuffolkThe theme is: Barrows and Barrow-Burial 400-700 AD
An archaeological and literary exploration of the traditions associated with burial in mounds.Visit S... Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:42:00 GMT |
APT Conference, Sheffield 24th January |
I shall be at the APT Conference in Sheffield on 24th January. The theme of my talk is 'Dwellers in the Wildwood'. It promises to be an interesting day, themed around Robin Hood. Website here:http://w... Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:38:00 GMT |
SUTTON HOO SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2008 |
I have been invited to speak at this year's Sutton Hoo Society Conference, among a galaxy of stars of the Anglo-Saxon period. It promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day. ARTS AND CR... Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:40:00 GMT |