6-27 September 2025
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE - this event will now be upstairs at the Bull, 129 High St. * Twenty years ago, Joanna Pocock travelled by Greyhound bus across the… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Joanna Pocock in conversation with John Rogers
Join us for an evening with Stephen Colegrave, co-founder and executive editor of Byline Times—the independent news platform known for holding power to account and championing investigative journalism in an… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Stephen Colegrave in conversation with Victor Adebowale
The tragic story of Wanstead House, and the dramatic relationship between Catherine and ‘Wicked’ William Long-Wellesley, is a vibrant part of Wanstead’s history. But lesser known is what exactly happened to their three children after the palatial mansion was demolished to pay off William’s debts. Local historian Greg Roberts who has researched the subject for… Continue reading Suffer Little Children: The lost family of Wanstead House
Join us for a special return visit from Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology correspondent and a familiar face to millions. Rory will be talking about his heartwarming book Sophie from… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Rory Cellan-Jones
Join us for a fascinating evening with Alan Connor, a multi-talented writer with an uncanny instinct for uncovering the strange and delightful corners of British life. As well as being… Continue reading The Things that Make us Alive – Rain and Crosswords, Quiz and Comedy: Wanstead Book Festival presents Alan Connor
Come along for a day filled with fun, stories and activities as the second Wanstead Family Book Day comes to Wanstead Library! Entry is free and all are invited. This… Continue reading Family Book Day
Join us for an evening with Lawrence Booth, editor of Wisden, and Nick Hoult, Chief Cricket Correspondent at the Daily Telegraph. They will reflect on a thrilling summer for English… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Bazball and the future of cricket with Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult