An Armchair Guide to Vera Stanhope's Northumberland

This lecture explores the real locations in north-east England that inspired Ann Cleeves' bestselling novels and the television series Vera. Topics include the Northumberland landscape - windswept moorlands, the coast of Lindisfarne, and Hadrian's Wall - as well as the region's history from the Viking age through medieval castles like Bamburgh to industrial heritage. The lecture also examines Ann Cleeves' own connection to north-east England and how it shaped the character of Vera, and compares filming locations between the book series and television adaptation.

The lecture is in English and will be held online. A link will be sent before the lecture. Participation requires a working internet connection and a computer or mobile device with headphones. Please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture.