Lincoln Book Festival - 23rd to 28th September 2019
Lincoln Book Festival 2019 opens on 23rd September and will have a Victorian theme. See the full programme for details of great author events and more.
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Our 2019 flash fiction competition challenges writers to pen short stories on the chosen festival theme in exactly 50 words - no more, no less!
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Lincoln Book Festival has history at its heart, celebrating the finest history writing and historical fiction in one of England's great heritage cities.
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Lincoln Book Festival has published its full programme for this September’s week-long literary celebration, with an array of guest authors confirmed to delve into numerous aspects of Victorian Britain, from…
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Award-winning young adult fiction author Melvin Burgess will open proceedings at this year’s Lincoln Book Festival as special guest speaker at a free event showcasing new creative writing from people…
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In the latest blog in our Victorian Voices blog series, Lincoln Book Festival Trust Chair, Phil Hamlyn Williams, explores a unique family connection to the greatest of Victorian writing dynasties:…
Read moreLincoln Book Festival connects audiences of all ages and interests with some of the UK’s best-loved historians and authors of historical fiction. Like the historic English cathedral city in which it is set, Lincoln Book Festival places history at its heart.
Festival events explore historical themes spanning ancient empires to contemporary culture though intimate talks, readings, discussions and Q&A’s with contributions from acclaimed writers, academics, cultural commentators and public figures.
Recent speakers have included Michael Morpurgo, Tracy Borman, Marcus Chown, David Starkey, Janina Ramirez, Tom Holland, Susan Fletcher, Alison Weir, Diane Setterfield, Andrew Morton, Juliet Barker, Robert Fabbri, Thomas Asbridge and James Runcie.
Lincoln Book Festival returns in September 2019 with a fresh series of literary-inspired events, including talks from esteemed authors, workshops and competitions.
This year’s festival will celebrate the life and legacy of Queen Victoria as the UK prepares to mark the bicentenary of her birth. Guest authors include Susan Fletcher, Melvin Burgess, Ambrose Parry, and many more.
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Most Lincoln Book Festival events take place at The Collection museum and art gallery on Danes Terrace or the Lincoln Drill Hall theatre on Freeschool Lane, close to Lincoln’s historic cultural quarter. Refreshments are available at all Lincoln Book Festival author events. Waterstones and Lindum Books provide bookstalls for visitors to purchase signed copies of featured titles.
The Collection is an award-winning archaeology museum and art gallery. Its main hall tells the story of Lincolnshire’s history from prehistoric times through to the present day through entertaining and engaging displays. The museum also holds a varied programme of exhibitions through the year. Festival events are held in the venue’s intimate 115-seat auditorium.
The Lincoln Drill Hall is a thriving arts and community venue offering a packed programme of live theatre, comedy, music, dance, guest talks, family events, classes and workshops. It was built in 1890 and derives its name from its use in the early 20th Century as a military training hall. It was home to the 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment. It reopened in its current form in 2004 following a major restoration and now boasts a fully equipped 370-seat auditorium.
