Ronald Blythe's writing desk at Bottengoms
Blythe Spirit: book launch with biographer Ian Collins
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park,
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery ParkChurch Rd,
Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU
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About the event
Join us for an exciting event at Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park where biographer Ian Collins will be launching his latest book, Blythe Spirit: The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe.
Agenda:
6.30pm Doors open
7pm Introduction and welcome by Rich Yates. Chief Executive for Essex Wildlife Trust
7.10pm Talk and readings by Ian Collins, author, and David Holt, actor and friend of Blythe
8pm Q&A session
8.20pm - 8.45pm Book signing
Ronald Blythe (1922-2023) lived all his life in East Anglia and is considered one of the greatest writers on the English countryside.
Author of Blythe Spirit: The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe, Ian Collins was a close friend of Blythe’s. Drawing on unparalleled access to letters, notebooks, published works, drafts, and conversations from decades of friendship, he tells the full story of Ronald Blythe for the first time. The result is a sensitive, revelatory portrait which celebrates a fascinating, complex man and casts new light on one of our greatest writers.
Copies of the book will be available for purchasing and signing at the event.
Essex Wildlife Trust is honoured to be the recipient and now-custodians of Ronald Blythe's beloved home, Bottengoms. This estate was left to the Trust in the hopes that this would become a place for future nature writing and inspiration, and a place for wildlife to thrive.
Know before you go
Dogs
Please note that dogs are not permitted on the reserve or inside the Nature Discovery Centre.
Assistance dogs are allowed on the site.