We are delighted to welcome Christina Hardyment to the library to speak about her trio of history mysteries inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's granddaughter Alyce Chaucer, Duchess of Suffolk. This year is the 550th anniversary of Alyce’s death and Christina will be joining us after participating in the Alyce Chaucer Festival in Ewelme (6-18th May), where Alyce … Continue reading Alyce Chaucer : Fact & Fiction – 20th June

Take a look at these inspiring photographs, on display in the library, of this wonderful new art installation from Joseph Hillier, soon to take shape in the town...

Our next talk in the library is by local author Peter Adamson who will tell us all about his Wallingford-inspired short stories. His talk will encompass a wide range of topics including "The great coffee shop takeover of our town centres" and "Why Agatha Christie is both loved and scorned". He calls his book, A … Continue reading “The World on Our Doorstep” : 21st March

We were delighted to welcome award winning writer Hugh Thomson to the library last month. He delivered a fascinating talk, telling us all about the research underpinning his first foray into the world of fiction with his novel about the life Lord Byron might have had if he had not died so young. ‘Viva Byron! … Continue reading March in the Library

FOWL’S WINTER PROGRAMME OF AUTHOR TALKS IS UP AND RUNNING… It was a pleasure to welcome back Carolyn Kirby, last month to deliver the first talk in our 2025 winter programme entitled ‘Victorian Scientists and Scandals’. Speaking to a full house, Carolyn gave us a fascinating insight into her research for her novel ‘The Conviction … Continue reading February in the Library

Award-winning local author Hugh Thomson will be telling us about his first foray into the world of fiction with his novel about the life Lord Byron might have had if he had not died so young. Drawing on previously unreleased papers, "Viva Byron!" tells the wild and unexpected story of how Lord Byron cut a … Continue reading “Viva Byron!” : 21st February

Happy New Year everyone; we hope you had a very happy and restful Christmas season and are looking forward to 2025. FOWL have a packed Winter programme of talks over the coming season. First up, later this month we are very much looking forward to January 17th, when we will be welcoming back Carolyn Kirby, … Continue reading Happy 2025 to all from FOWL

We are delighted to welcome Carolyn Kirby back to the library to give a talk entitled "Victorian Scientists & Scandals". Carolyn's novel "The Conviction of Cora Burns" was inspired by the origins of psychology as well as by real lives and true stories from 19th century Britain. Her talk will give insight into the research … Continue reading Victorian Scientists & Scandals : Friday 17th January

THE 2025 FOWL CALENDAR IS NOW ON SALE The 2025 FOWL Watlington Landmarks calendar is now on sale! The winning images are on display in the library, so do come in and have a look before you buy. A calendar costs just £9 complete with envelope and can be bought from the library, the Granary, … Continue reading A very merry Christmas from FOWL!