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Kathryn Hurlock – Holy Places: How Pilgrimage Changed the World

A luminous exploration of pilgrimage, told through nineteen breathtaking sacred sites across the globe, and shared with us through a stunning illustrated talk by the author. We’ll follow the trail of pilgrimage from the temples of Jerusalem to the banks of the Ganges, by way of Iona, Lourdes, Amritsar and Buenos Aires – revealing the many ways in which this ancient practice has shaped our religions and our world. Pilgrimages have transformed the fates of cities, anointed dynasties, provided guidance in hard times and driven progress in good. Filled with fascinating insights, Holy Places unveils the complex histories and contemporary endurance of one of our most fundamental human urges. 

Illustrated Talk

Tickets £10.50/£8.50

“A truly essential work for understanding the intersection of faith, history, and the human spirit.”Reza Aslan, author of No God But God

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Booking Information

  • Priority Booking for Festival Friends opens at 08.00 on Friday 7th of March. Tickets go on general sale from Monday 10th March.
  • Our concession tickets are available to Friends of the Festival, those on benefits and students.
  • Hearing loops are available for Theatre and Library events. Carers qualify for free ‘essential companion’ tickets. Wheelchair spaces are limited. In all cases, please call the Box Office on 01434 652477 to book or email: boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk.
  • Tickets cannot be refunded but can be exchanged for other Book Festival events.

 

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Location

Hexham Library, Queens Hall

Date

04 May 2025

Time

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Cost

£10.50/£8.50 (concs)

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