Bookworms in gardens.THE Throckmorton Literary Festival returns today till Sunday at Coughton Court Coughton Court (pronounced /ˈkəʊˌtən kɔːt/ [1]) (grid reference SP080604) is a country house on the main road between Studley and Alcester in Warwickshire, England. . Daily from 11am, the Throckmorton family will host a stimulating line-up of writers at their home near Alcester, where this year they celebrate their 600th anniversary. Among this year's guests are the former Director General of MI5, Stella Rimington Dame Stella Rimington, DCB (born May 1935) was the Director-General (DG) of MI5 from 1992 to 1996. She was the first female DG of MI5, and the first DG whose name was publicised on appointment. ; the historian David Starkey; awardwinning journalist, Kate Adie; national treasure, John Julius Norwich John Julius Cooper, 2nd Viscount Norwich CVO (born 15 September 1929) is an English historian, travel writer and television personality known as John Julius Norwich. and many more. Coughton Court is a Tudor house set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens which provide a sumptuous backdrop to hear leading writers talk about everything from crime to history, art, biography, gardens, politics and religion. Festival director Mrs Clare McLaren-Throckmorton says: "In our festival's second year we are delighted to welcome some of today's most talented writers to inspire, excite and entertain." Details: www.coughtoncourt.co.uk or call 01789 762542. Cost per talk pounds 8 or pounds 35 per day. Tickets include entry to the gardens, but not the house. |
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