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Part of Butser Book Festival๐ Sunday 19th October (12:30pm โ 1:30pm)
Held inside our atmospheric Saxon meadhall!
How do you combine historical sources with myth and legend to tell a story of the long ago? How do you make these stories resonate with a modern audience? And how do you recreate ancient settings when only fragments of the past survive?
Join bestselling author Lucy Holland for an inspiring workshop exploring:
๐ How to weave together history, myth, and legend into compelling stories.
๐ฟ Techniques for worldbuilding through language and landscape.
๐ฐ The challenges and possibilities of reimagining ancient settings with few primary sources.
๐๏ธ Practical guidance for writers who want to draw on the deep roots of history and folklore in their own work.
โฑ๏ธ Duration: 1 hour
๐๏ธ ยฃ15 per adult ticket
๐ง ยฃ5 per child ticket (under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
๐ Suitable for teenagers and adults
About Lucy:
Lucy Holland is an author working across the fields of history, mythology, and fantasy. Her focus lies in re-imagining folktales and Celtic myth, re-situating the stories of queer people, and uncovering the complex regional histories of early medieval Britain.
Her novel Sistersong was a finalist for both the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (2022). Her second historical fantasy, Song of the Huntress (Pan Macmillan, 2024), continues her exploration of the West Countryโs rich folklore and history, where she also lives.
Come and explore how the fragments of the past can spark stories for the present and future โจ
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane,Waterlooville, United Kingdom
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