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RSGS Inspiring People Talk: Charlie Connelly: Exploring the Shipping Forecast
Price
Free–£15
£15 general admission; free for RSGS Members, Students and U18s
Where
11 Crichton Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9LE
About
Author Charlie Connelly gives an RSGS talk exploring the history, mysteries and legacy of the shipping forecast.
Travel writer Charlie Connelly, author of Attention All Shipping: A Journey Round the Shipping Forecast, reveals the remarkable history of the shipping forecast as it enters its second century. He shares humorous and informative stories from his journey around the 31 sea areas of the shipping forecast map, celebrating a broadcasting institution beloved of mariners and insomniacs. The talk runs from 7:30pm to 9pm as part of the RSGS Inspiring People series.
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