A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson
Sat 24 Oct · 14:30
The Gardeners' House
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A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson is on 24 October 2026 at The Gardeners' House in St Ives. The session will cover Cornish folklore stories and includes a book signing.
Did you hear about the Redruth girl who vomited snails? Or how the saint of Gunwalloe saved his sister’s eye from a goose? Can you cure warts with a slug, or whooping cough with spiders? Join Luke to hear all about his new work A Cornish Bestiary and all the curious creatures of Cornwall that he has uncovered. Luke Thompson is a writer and publisher from Cornwall whose books include Conversations with Other Animals (Ortac 2024), Treasures of Cornwall (Macmillan 2023) and Singing About Melon (2020). He is the editor of poetry publishers Guillemot Press and a Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University. This will be a ticketed event, and you will need to book in advance. Tickets are £3 each.
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A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 14:30.
A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson is held at The Gardeners' House in St Ives (Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4DA).
Tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson are priced at £163. Live prices and availability are shown on thegardenershouse.org.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Gardeners' House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson can be booked via thegardenershouse.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson
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A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson is on 24 October 2026 at The Gardeners' House in St Ives. The session will cover Cornish folklore stories and includes a book signing.
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Did you hear about the Redruth girl who vomited snails? Or how the saint of Gunwalloe saved his sister’s eye from a goose? Can you cure warts with a slug, or whooping cough with spiders? Join Luke to hear all about his new work A Cornish Bestiary and all the curious creatures of Cornwall that he has uncovered. Luke Thompson is a writer and publisher from Cornwall whose books include Conversations with Other Animals (Ortac 2024), Treasures of Cornwall (Macmillan 2023) and Singing About Melon (2020). He is the editor of poetry publishers Guillemot Press and a Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University. This will be a ticketed event, and you will need to book in advance. Tickets are £3 each.
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📍 Venue
The Gardeners' HouseMorrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4DA
Penzance Promenade, St Ives
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When is A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson?
A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 14:30.
Where is A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson taking place?
A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson is held at The Gardeners' House in St Ives (Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4DA).
How much are tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson?
Tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson are priced at £163. Live prices and availability are shown on thegardenershouse.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Gardeners' House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson?
Tickets for A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson can be booked via thegardenershouse.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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