WRITING ABOUT THE ANGLO-SAXONS
History and Fiction in the Age of Sutton Hoo

A ONE-DAY SEMINAR IN THE COURT AT SUTTON HOO
10 am - 5pm, Sunday 23 October 2011. Free entry.

Local authors of historical fiction and non-fiction set in Anglo-Saxon England discuss their work
Meet the authors, ask questions, join in the discussions
Book signing and sales - unique Christmas gift for the book lover in your life

No charge for admission to the seminar. Book places in advance at Sutton Hoo Reception (01394 389700), or ask at Reception on the day

Venue - Sutton Hoo, IP12 3DJ ( link to map )

Programme

 

10.15 Welcome and introductions
10.30-11.15 Building the Framework
Source material - history and archaeology
11.45-12.30 Building the World
Everyday life, crafts, jewellery, food
12.30-13.45 Lunch break
Meet the authors, book signing
13.45-14.45 Building the Society
Warfare, kingship, roles of women
15.15-16.00 Building the Culture
Poetry, religion, myth and imagination
16.00-17.00 Meet the authors, book signing

 

Participants

 

Carla Nayland
Author of Paths of Exile, historical novel set in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria.
PM Sabin Moore
Author of Stormfrost and Brightfire, historical novels set at Sutton Hoo
Paul Mortimer
Re-enactor and author of Woden's Warriors, a
non-fiction study of Anglo-Saxon warrior culture
Steve Pollington
Author of numerous non-fiction works on
Anglo-Saxon history and culture
Connie Jensen
Proprietor of Trifolium Books UK, publisher of historical fiction set in Anglo-Saxon England, including Paths of Exile and Bride of the Spear