Events at Stanfords

With Stanfords, there are plenty of opportunities to meet famous writers, photographers and publishers, to discuss their work and then get your own copy of their book signed. We present many travel lectures and book signing events, in both our London and Bristol stores, as well as such prestigious venues as the Royal Geographical Society in London’s Kensington.

Find out about upcoming Stanfords’ events by keeping an eye on these pages, and subscribe to our email newsletter.

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Peter Bellerby - The art of globemaking

London, Sat 4 Sep 12:00pm

Come and meet Peter Bellerby, founder of Bellerby & Co globemakers, between 12 noon - 3pm as he demonstrates what goes into the production of a handmade globe.

Raleigh, Lattitude and GapForce - Gap year evening with 20% off

London, Wed 8 Sep 7:00pm

Stanfords is pleased to announce a free event in association with our gap year provider partners Raleigh, Lattitude and GapForce. Come and find out what each company can do for your gap year.

Christopher Somerville - Never Eat Shredded Wheat

Bristol, Wed 8 Sep 7:00pm

An increasing number of people don't have a basic geographical notion of the British Isles. Blame it on a decline of formal geography teaching, or Sat-Nav and other 'A-Z and nothing in between' devices that make us lazy.

Robin Boustead - The Great Himalaya Trail

London, Wed 22 Sep 7:30pm

This evening with explorer Robin Boustead will inspire you to undertake a truly extraordinary trek. The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is planned to be the longest and highest alpine walking track in the world...

Anthony Sattin and Tim Butcher - Travels in Africa

London, Mon 27 Sep 7:30pm

Come and meet authors Tim Butcher and Anthony Sattin as they talk about their latest books and the art of travel writing.

Michael Wood - The Story of England

Bristol, Wed 6 Oct 7:30pm

Come and meet historian and broadcaster Michael Wood who has inspired a passion for history in everyone who has watched his TV and film documentaries including The Story of India, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great, and In Search of the Trojan War.

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