Last weekend I was away in London attending the annual Historical Novel Society Conference at the University of Westminster. It was a tremendous gathering of readers and writers of historical fiction from around the world and included some of the biggest names across the genre, among them the superstars Bernard Cornwell, Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory. I was behind the camera most of the time, so you won't see many of me, but I think you can get a flavour of how fantastic this event was from the pictures posted here, including excursions to Greenwich and the Museum of London.
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| London Eye seen from the river |
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| Big Ben |
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| Face of Big Ben |
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| Setting out from Westminster Dock |
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| Statue of Boudicca |
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| Carol McGrath talks to another HNS member |
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| St Paul's Cathedral |
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| The Globe Theatre |
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| The Anchor public house |
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| Replica of Drake's ship The Golden Hind |
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| Symbol of the Billingsgate Fishmongers Guild |
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| Tower Bridge |
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| Tower of London |
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| Model of Tudor palace at Greenwich |
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| Tales from the crypt at Greenwich |
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| The Painted chamber |
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| Listening to the guide |
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| Westminster University - everyone gathers to hear the opening speeches |
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| Richard Lee |
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| C.W. Gortner addresses the room. |
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| Agent Carole Blake, authors Joanna Hickson and Barbara Erskine |
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| As above but joined by Christina Courtney |
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| Add caption |
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| A spot of military colour |
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| Simon Taylor and Diana Gabaldon |
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| Philippa Gregory |
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| Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon |
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| A rapt audience! |
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Angus Donald, Karen Harper, C.W. Gortner, Shana Drehs,
Douglas Jackson and Gillian Green |
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| Banqueting hall |
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| Military chaps posing |
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| Helen Hollick has a word |
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| Richard Lee in black tie. Margaret George with Heln of Troy headband |
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| Bernard Cornwell speaks |
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| Panel on the direction of Historical fiction |
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| Carole Blake talks to Vanora Bennet |
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| Top literary agent Carole Blake |
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| Cathy Rentzenbrink |
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| Barbara Erskine's beautiful hair |
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| Heather Lazare and Cathy Rentzenbrink |
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| Questions from the audience |
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| Sarah Dunant getting passionate (probably about Twitter!) |
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| Question from the audience |
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| Barbara Kyle |
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| Rosemary Rach (left) and another audience member |
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| Alison Morton talks to a soldier! |
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| Lyndsey Davis |
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| Charlie Farrow |
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| Diana Gabaldon |
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| Patricia Bracewell takes the mike |
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| Jenny Barden sits down for a minute! |
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| Richard Lee, HNS Founder |
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| Jules Frusher |
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| Jules Frusher and Carole Blake |
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| Our guide at the Museum of London tells us all about the Romans |
5 comments:
Terrific photos which capture the buzz, interest and fun of a wonderful conference.
What fantastic pics! I must admit that they're better than the ones that I took. You have far more close ups than I. In my pics, most people are distant specs.
Liz X
What fantastic pics! I must admit that they're better than the ones that I took. You have far more close ups than I. In my pics, most people are distant specs.
Liz X
Splendid Photos! Very sharply focused - especially the one where I appear to be holding my nose, although I don't remember any bad smells! It was a great conference and your company was much enjoyed. Thanks for posting.
TY for sharing these lovely photos, allowing us to get a glimpse of the HNS London, and of course some great London sites as well. Makes my day :D
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