
An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End
Mon 14 Sept · 19:00
Waterstones
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Author Jonn Elledge will discuss his book, 31 Inventions that Built Our World, with Gabriella Bennett. The event takes place at Waterstones in Edinburgh on 14 September 2026 at 19:00. Tickets are priced between £5.00 and £28.00.
Join Jonn Elledge as he chats to Gabriella Bennett about his latest book, 31 Inventions that Built Our World.
For over 10,000 years, the human race has been busy altering our environment and embracing 'progress', evolving seamlessly from hunter gatherers to the modern urban sophisticates we see ourselves as today.
We are delighted to be joined by the bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders, Jonn Elledge, on Monday 14th September, at 7pm, as he delves into the inventions and innovations that contributed to our modern urbanised world in his latest endlessly fascinating and engagingly written volume, 31 Inventions that Built Our World.
John, will be joined by acclaimed journalist and author, Gabriella Bennett, as they invites us to join them on a fascinating and often surprising tour of the ideas and technologies that made modernity possible. From elevators to electric lighting, parks to pedestrian crossings, he guides us through the history of civilisation itself.
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An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 19:00.
An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End is held at Waterstones in Edinburgh (128 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AD).
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An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End
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Author Jonn Elledge will discuss his book, 31 Inventions that Built Our World, with Gabriella Bennett. The event takes place at Waterstones in Edinburgh on 14 September 2026 at 19:00. Tickets are priced between £5.00 and £28.00.
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Join Jonn Elledge as he chats to Gabriella Bennett about his latest book, 31 Inventions that Built Our World.
For over 10,000 years, the human race has been busy altering our environment and embracing 'progress', evolving seamlessly from hunter gatherers to the modern urban sophisticates we see ourselves as today.
We are delighted to be joined by the bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders, Jonn Elledge, on Monday 14th September, at 7pm, as he delves into the inventions and innovations that contributed to our modern urbanised world in his latest endlessly fascinating and engagingly written volume, 31 Inventions that Built Our World.
John, will be joined by acclaimed journalist and author, Gabriella Bennett, as they invites us to join them on a fascinating and often surprising tour of the ideas and technologies that made modernity possible. From elevators to electric lighting, parks to pedestrian crossings, he guides us through the history of civilisation itself.
Book your tickets today!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End?
An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End taking place?
An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End is held at Waterstones in Edinburgh (128 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AD).
How much are tickets for An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End?
Tickets for An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End range from £5 to £28. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End?
Tickets for An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Edinburgh West End can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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