Event Type: HA

Takes Place: 26th May 2026

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Online

Description: The coast means something different to everyone. It’s a place of pleasure and reckless pursuits, of fishing, fearless endeavours and a crashing, rugged beauty. The coast is, and always has been, our first line of defence and our springboard to other cultures. Through the lens of 100 carefully selected objects, public historian Sally Coulthard delves into the myriad ways our coastlines have shaped, and been shaped by, our history, culture, and identity. From Roman lighthouses to rosary beads, knitted jumpers to Viking slave shackles, each object serves as a portal to a unique story. Coulthard explores far beyond the traditional seaside holiday to illuminate the coast’s role as a site of trade, and a catalyst for cultural exchange. Join us to discover how the coast has influenced our beliefs, economy, and even our domestic lives. Sally Coulthard is a public historian who specialises in material culture, natural history, folklore and the story of rural life. Sally’s written over thirty non-fiction books and her titles have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Her 'A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects' was voted a Waterstones Best Book of 2024 for Nature Writing. Sally’s work often weaves together different disciplines, pulling threads from social history, anthropology, archaeology, design and nature writing to bring her diverse subjects to life.

How to book: Book via Zoom link below

Price: Free & open to all. Recordings of talk will be available to HA members.

Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_czJzL8EDQbqQOUVy8Khgjg

Organiser: HA

Lecturer: Sally Coulthard