Is there disabled access?

Yes, this is a ground floor venue

Can I get a drink and a snack?

Yes, there will be a range of soft hot and cold drinks, nibbles, wine and bottled beer.

Are there pubs and restaurants nearby?

Yes, there are lots of great food venues in Tintern which take food orders from 6pm, but last food orders is usually 8.15pm, so check if you can pre-order if you would like to eat out after the talk.

Friday, 5 September

David Hurn, Photographer

ALL AGES

From Aberfan to Hollywood, David Hurn has travelled the world taking extraordinary photographs. Join him as he shares his remarkable story.

By Lower Wye Valley Building Preservation Trust

Date and time

Location

Tintern Village Hall

A466 Tintern NP16 6SZ United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Tintern talks are back, this time with award-winning Magnum photographer David Hurn in conversation with writer Mark McCrum.

David Hurn is one of the world’s most influential photographers. He covered the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, was at Aberfan in 1966, and has shot iconic portraits of Sean Connery, Jane Fonda and The Beatles among other celebrated actors, musicians and artists.

Since moving to Tintern in the 70s, Hurn has concentrated on documenting local life and landscape. His latest book is Wales, As It Is, is a collaboration with cultural historian Richard King.

Join us at this in-person event at Tintern Village Hall as Hurn shares insights into his photographic practice and fascinating stories from his remarkable career.

Doors open at 7pm with a cash bar. Approximately one hour including questions.

Send advance questions or LWVBPT membership enquiries to info@lwvbpt.org. All proceeds go to the St Mary's, Tintern Conservation Fund. Find out more here. With many thanks to the speakers who have waived their fee.

Organised by

Lower Wye Valley Building Preservation Trust

Mae’r Gymraeg yn dilyn y destun Saesneg isod.

Help save an enchanting Grade II listed ruin for future generations.

The Lower Wye Valley Building Preservation Trust has taken on the challenge of preserving this remarkable ruined church of St Mary's. Once conserved, we hope it can be enjoyed by locals and visitors as a peaceful place to relax and unwind on its beautiful wooded hill with views over historic Tintern and the Wye Valley.

Fundraising will start soon. Please spread the word. All support (volunteering, financial) is gratefully received.

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Helpwch i achub adfail rhestredig Gradd II ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r dyfodol.

Mae Ymddiriedolaeth Cadwraeth Adeiladau Rhan Isaf Dyffryn Gwy wedi ymgymryd â'r her o ddiogelu eglwys adfeiliedig ryfeddol y Santes Fair. Ar ôl ei diogelu, gobeithiwn y gall pobl leol ac ymwelwyr fel ei gilydd fwynhau’r eglwys fel lle heddychlon i ymlacio, wrth sefyll ar ei bryn coediog hardd yn edrych ar y golygfeydd o Dyndyrn hanesyddol a Dyffryn Gwy.

Bydd ymgyrch codi arian yn dechrau’n fuan. Lledaenwch y gair os gwelwch yn dda. Derbynnir pob cefnogaeth (gwirfoddoli, ariannol) yn ddiolchgar.