Essex Book Festival - Ben Aitken

Friday 20 June 2025 at 7:00PM
Basildon Library

Event Concluded

Event Description

Not everything that glitters is gold – which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. Over the course of a year, the author of A Chip Shop in Poznan and The Gran Tour, Ben Aitken, visited twelve of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland (including eating jellied eels in Chelmsford). The motivation wasn’t to take the mickey, but to uncover the gems and have a nice time. He soon discovered that anywhere – like anyone – can be interesting and enjoyable if approached in the right fashion.

This event will include an audience Q&A and after the event there will be an opportunity to get your book signed by the author.



Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions (Students, Under 27s and Unwaged)

Box Office: essexbookfestival.org.uk
or Mercury Theatre 01206 573948

When

7:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday 20 June 2025

Where

Basildon Library
St. Martin's Square
Basildon
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Notes & Requirements

Book you ticket here: https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/shtty-breaks/

Event Partner

Essex Book Festival

Bookings

See Description For Booking Info

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