Justin Newland
Description: Local author Justin Newland explores England's coming of age during the Elizabethan era, when the nation shed its self-view as a small, misty isle on the edge of continental Europe to become the hub of a new world of trade and communication.
Find out how Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation expanded England's narrow outlook, changing the course of both the nation's history and of world history.
This talk is based on Justin's research for his novel, The Mark of the Salamander, the first in a two book series. The second novel, The Midnight of Eights, culminates in the repulse of the Spanish Armada.
Signed copies of the books will be available for purchase. (Cash or card payments)
About the venue
Yatton Library is located on the High Street in Yatton, near to the Co-op and Yatton School.
The library entrance has an automatic door (opens inward) that is operated by a touchpad on the handrail.
The event space is upstairs. A passenger lift is available.
An accessible toilet is available during staffed hours and at events.
A hearing loop is available at the library help desk, as well as by request at the event.
All staff are Dementia Friends trained, and the library is an autism-friendly space.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss any other adjustments to help you attend and enjoy the event.
Getting here
Yatton Library is served in both directions by local buses at the Chescombe Road stops (approximately 80 to 140 metres away).
The nearest railways station is Yatton (BS48 4AJ), approximately 0.6 miles away.
Cycle racks are available by the library entrance.
Two disabled parking spaces are available in the staff car park, accessed via the road to Yatton School. Customers using these parking spaces should use the staff entrance at the side of the building. Access passes for customers using the disabled parking spaces are available from library staff, or ring the doorbell if it is your first visit.
General parking is available in the nearby Church Road car park (approximately 110 metres away), Co-op (time-limited), or on-street in the surrounding roads. Please park responsibly.
Contact us
yatton.library@n-somerset.gov.uk
01934 426 100
