Nicholas Crane

Nicholas Crane

Wed 10 Jun, Stamford Theatre arts centre promoted events, talks

The Secret History of Britain's Footpaths: Nicholas Crane

RGS Talk

The Secret History of Britain's Footpaths

A fascinating coast-to-coast look at Britain’s most historic footpaths and walkways from the acclaimed geographer and author Nicholas Crane. Discover the prehistoric routeways walked by European migrants 12,000 years ago, how Saxons, Normans and the industrial revolution changed our landscape and how our beloved national parks emerged from the ashes of two world wars.

Nicholas Crane will take you on a journey to discover some of his most memorable walks and calls on all of us to rediscover the lifeblood of our landscapes.

About The Speaker

Nicholas Crane is an author, geographer and the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2024 Stanfords Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing.  Crane was born in seaside Hastings, grew up in rural Norfolk and learned winter mountaineering in snowy Scotland. Between 2015 and 2018, he was president of the Royal Geographical Society. He is also known for his television work as lead presenter on the BAFTA-winning series COAST, among several other BBC series. He has written more than ten books, including Clear Waters Rising, Mercator and The Making of the British Landscape.

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Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre

Tickets: £14 (£12 conc.) £10 RGS members

Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins (including interval)

This is a programmed event

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