This page was last revised on 22nd March 2023
To Eritrea and Ethiopia: Retracing a Victorian Expedition
Expedition bridge
John’s latest Eritrea and Ethiopia talk click here for details
‘Eritrea and Ethiopia’ talks in 2023
Epiphany in Gonder
Dates and venues awaited
Russia’s Secret Corners
Army recruits
John’s other recent talk click here for details
‘Secrets of the Russian Caucasus’ talks in 2020
JP in Ukraine
23rd November Dumfries (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)
24th November Galashiels, Selkirkshire (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)
25th November Ayr (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)
26th November Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire
(Royal Scottish Geographical Society)
(These were replaced by an online talk click here to watch)
China by the Back Door
Tajik boy
A new talk about the final part of John’s 2011 journey across central Asia
‘China by the Back Door’ talk in 2023
Dunhuang camel
30th March Tavistock, Devon (Tavistock Ladies’ Luncheon Club)
12.00 for 12.30 pm at the Bedford Hotel on Plymouth Road
(details from Norma Thewlis on 01822 615174)
Whitchurch to China the Hard Way
Horsemen standing by
An online talk about John’s 1987 and 2011 journeys across central Asia
‘Whitchurch to China’ talk in 2020
Afghan father and daughter
Celebrating Heritage Open Days in and around Winchester
Available online (click here to watch)
Click on the links* or email John for details of each talk
(*Other websites may not always be up-to-date)