About this Event
Join us for a very special evening as we host author Alice Loxton and the introduction of her newest book.
Alice Loxton is a historian, bestselling author, and broadcaster. She has over three million followers across social media where she shares educational videos about history, heritage and art. She is the author of the bestselling books Uproar and Eighteen (Awarded Blackwell's Book of the Year 2024)
Eleanor
In 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalised in stone. To mark the places where her cortege rested, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses. More than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: walking the entire 200-mile funeral route from Lincoln to London, precisely following in history's footsteps on the corresponding dates in November and December 2024.As Alice journeys in search of England’s forgotten queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways. Lively and entertaining, Eleanor uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of a royal, the hidden history of Britain and Eleanor’s inspiring legacy.
This event is free to attend when pre-ordering a copy of the book. You can also take advantage of our 'couples' which includes entry for two and a hardback copy of the new book.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
GBP 22.00 to GBP 27.00
