Location: People’s Hall
Festival: This event is part of ‘What are Words Worth?’ – Sedbergh Book Festival 2024
Admission: £5, children under 16 free
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
Chris discusses the life of Alfred Wainwright, his book publishing history and how it all began over 70 years ago. He also reveals new discoveries, including never-before-seen photos of Wainwright taken by his good friend Ken Shepherd and a rare interview with Wainwright.
The highlight of the event is a 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 are meticulously crafting this film, which will be 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 Questions & Answers session and a book signing.
Books featured in the festival are available from the official Festival Bookshop, Westwood Books.
