Jonathan Jones, The Farnham Town Crier, tells the story of Vera Brittain, mother of Baroness Shirley Williams, and her experiences during the Great War, 1914-18.
Particularly her developing relationships with her brother Edward, her fiancée Roland Leighton, Victor Richardson and Geoffrey Thurlow – all of whom were to die during that conflict.
Her story is interwoven with poetry; Vera’s, Roland’s and others.
Doors open at 7pm, and the event is 7.30pm – 8.30pm.
Cafe available serving hot and cold drinks and cake.
Tickets £5 plus booking fee:
https://www.greenhamtower.org.uk/event/807/
Date:
Wednesday, 24 April 2019 - 7:00pm
Event location:
Greenham Control Tower
Burys Bank Road
Newbury
RG19 8BZ