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Bradford Literature Festival | Talk

The Drowned Places: Diving in Search of Atlantis

5 Jul 2025

11:00 - 12:00

City Hall

Join award-winning writer and filmmaker, Damian Le Bas, for a mesmerising journey beneath the waves as he discusses his new book, The Drowned Places, a powerful exploration of myth, memory, and the mysteries that lie beneath the sea. 

Blending travel writing, memoir, and cultural history, Le Bas traces humanity’s enduring fascination with lost cities, from Plato’s Atlantis to the sunken ruins of Port Royal and Naples. Along the way, he confronts personal grief, the ocean’s deep significance in his Romany heritage, and the myths that shape how we see the world - and ourselves. 

This is an unforgettable event about diving into the unknown, where ancient stories meet lived experience and submerged worlds resurface in unexpected ways. 

Age Guidance
No Age Restriction

Ticket Information

General £7

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Venue Details

City Hall

Norfolk Gardens, Bradford
BD1 1SD

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