An evening with James Wright - SOLD OUT

James Wright will present his book, Historic Building Mythbusting:

The book is a deep dive into commonly believed and repeated stories about historic buildings. The myths will be debunked, underlying truths revealed, and there will be a look at how and why the tales developed in the first place.

James Wright said: “Go to any mediaeval building in the land and there will be interesting, exciting and romantic stories presented to the visitor. They are commonly believed and widely repeated – but are they really true?” Understanding the truths behind the myths is just one part of this book – it will also seek to understand how those tales came to be.

The book links folklore, history, art, architecture, archaeology, sociology, and psychology to delve into the myths surrounding many mysterious features in mediaeval buildings. We can learn so much of value about a society through what it builds. By explaining the development of myths and the underlying truths behind them, a broader and deeper understanding of historic buildings can bring us that little bit closer to their former occupants. Sometimes the realities hiding behind the stories are even more interesting, romantic, and exciting than the myth itself…....

Come to the library to meet James and find out more!

Tickets £5 - to include a glass of wine - can be bought in advance from the library or by making a bank transfer using the details below. 

Please ensure that you use the reference WRIGHT so that we can identify your payment as a ticket purchase.

Bank: NatWest Sort code: 60-10-35 Account name: Friends of SoCo Library Account no: 65331559

Reference: WRIGHT