Previous years:
The festival’s first international speaker on his biography of America’s laureate of light verse.
Dr.Bill Putnam reveals the truth behind a mystery that has enthralled a generation of readers, and has recently come to the fore again with the publication of The Da Vinci Code.
A dramatised account of the early days of motoring presented by Chester House Productions.
To celebrate the 10th Mere Literary Festival a reprise of the event that was its inspiration, featuring authors and personalities who have supported the festival over the past decade.
Short story writer Della Galton in discussion and reading from her first
novel 'Passing Shadows'.
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Children’s author Trevor Day talks to the pupils of Mere School.
Starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou & Sir Ian McKellen. The film of Dan Brown’s controversial novel presented by Wiltshire Movieola
Read the book during Mere Library’s Summer Read? Seen the film? Cracked the Code? Conspiracy or Conjecture? Come and join the debate. Featuring the best reviews from the Mere Read and your views.
Music, readings and other fancies featuring Ad Hoc Harmony directed by Jane Hurd, with local artistes and Mere’s own Chantry poem.
Local historian Michael Tighe on life in Medieval Mere.
Which processes to Mere Library for stories and activities leading to Ye Great Medieval Banquet
Dr. Jenny Sheppard on medieval books and author Michael Jecks on his historical novels, writing and getting published.
Well known MP, TV personality and best selling author of 'The Clematis Tree' and other novels.
Adjudications with authors Michael Jecks, Trevor Day and Peter Gillott.