CREDITON bookshop The Bookery is proud to present BAFTA-nominated broadcaster and historian James Fox in conversation with Camilla Hampshire MBE, Chair of MAKE Southwest, at 7pm on Tuesday, November 4.

Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed historian, broadcaster and author James Fox, as he discusses his latest book Craftland: A Journey Through Britain’s Lost Arts and Vanishing Trades in conversation with Camilla Hampshire MBE, newly appointed Chair of MAKE Southwest.

In Craftland, James Fox travels the length and breadth of Britain—from the Scilly Isles to the Scottish Highlands—seeking out the country’s last remaining master craftspeople. From blacksmiths and wheelwrights to bell-founders and watchmakers, Fox uncovers the vanishing skills and traditions that once shaped our communities and identities. In an increasingly digital age, Craftland is a celebration of the enduring value of craft and the deep connection between our creative instincts and the material world.

Camilla Hampshire MBE, the newly appointed Chair of MAKE Southwest led Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) for 22 years, stepping back from the role in December 2023. Her position at RAMM was the culmination of a forty-year career in museums and galleries, inspired by her experience as a sixteen-year-old museum volunteer. Her career history includes acting as Principal Keeper for the Ruskin Gallery and Ruskin Craft Gallery, Sheffield. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Exeter in 2016 and an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2025.

This event is a celebration of Britain’s rich craft heritage and a call to preserve and reimagine it for future generations. James will be answering questions and signing copies of Craftland, which will be available to purchase at the event.

Tickets £7 and £23 (inclusive of a £2 book discount) for a book and tickets are available at The Bookery or online by visiting: thebookery.org.uk.