Tales of the Tyne
As the mines closed and the shipyards fell silent, the North East saw the end of a long and vibrant tradition. Where next for the communities who had grown up with the old industries woven into the fabric of their lives? David Almond’s wild and beautiful stories explore the end of the old North East, and the possibilities for new beginnings.
Join Dr Lucy Pearson (Newcastle University’s Children’s Literature Unit) as she explores how David imagines these endings and beginnings. Talk followed by
Session lasts 60 mins and is suitable for young adults and adults. Tickets are free, booking essential. No general admission is required.
Sunday 18th November 2:30-3:30pm
Seven Stories, 30 Lime Street, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ
Sun 18 Nov 2018