A. Wainwright Afternoon. St Mary’s Church, Bolton-on-Swale. Sat 13th July 2024.
£10.00
A. Wainwright Evening. St Marys Church, Bolton-on-Swale. Saturday, 13th July, 2:30 – 4:30 pm (including interval).
A lifelong love of the outdoors and admiration for Alfred Wainwright inspired Yorkshire-born engineer Chris Butterfield to build an extensive archive honouring the world-famous fell walker and safeguarding his legacy.
Assisted by his wife, Priscilla, Chris has amassed an extensive private collection of Wainwright material and created a popular Facebook group, Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia, and a website, alfredwainwright.co.uk
At Rheged, Chris discusses the life of Alfred Wainwright, his book publishing history and how it all began over 70 years ago. An exclusive and dedicated section to A Coast to Coast Walk guidebook and the church visitor book Wainwright signed back in 1989 will also be included.
The event’s highlight is a short film commemorating Andrew Nichol’s extraordinary ascent to Innominate Tarn atop Haystacks with the help of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team. Emmy-nominated duo Chris and Lorena Linke have meticulously crafted this film, enriched with fresh content and interviews.
Chris, the author of Wainwright Memories, has published numerous articles about Wainwright and has appeared on television and radio to discuss the life, work, and achievements of the late, great fellwanderer.
There will be a Q&A and book signing.
All sale royalties will be donated to St Mary’s Church and Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team.
Tickets: £10.00 (also purchasable at the door).
