Name: Jason Sandy & Nigel Richardson: Hidden Treasures
Start: 2024-11-23T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse

Jason Sandy & Nigel Richardson: Hidden Treasures

Always dreamed of buried treasures? This event promises to unveil the secrets of finding extraordinary artefacts in the most unexpected places from two writers who are dedicated to their unusual hobbies – mudlarking and metal detecting.
The American writer and expert mudlark Jason Sandy, author of Mudlarks: Treasure from the Foreshore will be joined by acclaimed travel writer and metal detectorist, Nigel Richardson – author of The Accidental Detectorist: Uncovering an Underground Obsession.
Jason Sandy will share captivating stories and insights from his adventures along the Thames, revealing the historical artefacts and personal treasures that lie hidden beneath the surface.
Nigel Richardson will complement this with his own reflections on the joys and surprises of exploring nature’s hidden corners along with wider questions of place and belonging.
Chaired by Dr Lindsay Banfield of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, who leads digs in Folkestone at East Wear Bay, this engaging conversation will explore the thrill and responsibility of discovery.
Whether you are an avid treasure hunter or simply curious about the hidden stories beneath our feet, this event will fill you with passionate knowledge and spark your imagination.
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Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of books, ideas, reading and writing in many magical forms. This year's festival has been curated by award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock. Sophie is our new Curator: Books, Ideas and Community.
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This year's festival is for everyone and we want to make it possible for more people than ever before to be able to come together and enjoy a packed festival. To make this possible we have introduced a £5 ticket. This is a no questions asked ticket for those that may be struggling to afford events and performances.
Or grab a festival pass and enjoy the whole festival for just £140. Click here to book your festival pass
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We thank our sponsors Eurotunnel, Friends of the Folkestone Book Festival and our Education Partner Canterbury Christ Church University for making this year's festival possible.
Creative Folkestone is also supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Kent County Council and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.