Bacon 400 Fireside Talk with Dan Snow and Jesse Norman

Join Dan and Jesse by the fireside in the Great Hall at Gorhambury House in front of Francis Bacon's portrait and the chimney piece from his Tudor house - Old Gorhambury.

Following in the traditions of Roosevelt, the historians are launching not only a series of events commemorating Francis Bacon, but the first of many fireside talks we hope to host at Gorhambury.

They will discuss the life and times of Francis Bacon, the pioneering statesman, essayist and scientific thinker.

The conversation will also touch on Jesse Norman's historical novel, The Winding Stair, which explores the intense rivalry between Francis Bacon and his political nemesis, Edward Coke. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. If you wish to read it beforehand, please consider supporting Books on the Hill in St Albans, where a plentiful supply will be stocked.

Tickets include a glass of fizz.