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Bewdley Festival of the Arts
/in EventsTo mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first broadcast of the celebrated Play for Today, written by David Rudkin and directed by Alan Clarke, local writers Martin Wall and Richard Bruce Clay examine the lingering psychic legacy of ‘Penda’s Fen’, a drama set in the liminal Worcestershire countryside, on the local and national artistic terrain.
Warriors and Kings: The 1500-Year Battle for Celtic Britain – An Interview with Martin Wall
/in Articles, PressWe sit down with Martin Wall, author of Warriors and Kings: The 1500-Year Battle for Celtic Britain, to discuss his recent publication, the motivation behind it and more.
‘West: Tales of the Lost Lands’ review in Country Life Magazine
/in Articles, Book Review, PressMartin Wall came west for work. Rescued from the ‘ghetto’ of a Nottingham tower block, the would-be author’s new role with psychiatric emergency services in Worcestershire placed him in the Clent Hills.
‘ENGLAND’ WAS COMPRISED OF SEVEN ANGLO-SAXON KINGDOMS
/in FactsThere were seven major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, each with their own ruling dynasties, called the ‘Heptarchy’ (meaning ‘seven’). We have already looked at Wessex in the south, but ‘next door’ was the small kingdom of Sussex. Along the south coast lay Kent, probably the oldest of them all. Then came Essex, the kingdom of the East Saxons, and to the north of them was East Anglia. In the Midlands there was a kingdom of the Middle-Angles, which eventually morphed into the mighty kingdom of Mercia, which became the most powerful of them all for a time.
Author Martin Wall is interviewed by Charles Christian on The Weird Tales Radio Show
/in Tv and RadioIn Episode 94 of the Weird Tales Radio Show Charles Christian looks at some weird Christmas folklore traditions to scare naughty children and he talks to author Martin Wall about his book ‘The Magical History of Britain’ – druids, Arthurian tales, Glastonbury legends and Robert Plant.
Robert Plant sings his praises for Kinver author’s magic book
/in PressA KINVER writer has become a best seller on Amazon following praise from Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant.
Robert described The Magical History of Britain by Martin Wall as a ‘remarkable book’ and ‘an inspiration from the heart of the Shire’.
Listen – Martin is interviewed by Paul Ross on Talk Radio
/in Tv and RadioPaul Ross interviews author Martin Wall on Talk Radio after becoming a best seller on Amazon following praise from Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. The interview was broadcast on 24/06/2019 and has been published with the kind permission of Talk Radio
10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Anglo-Saxons
/in ArticlesThe Anglo-Saxon period lasted from the early fifth century AD to 1066 – after the Romans and before the Normans. But how much do you know about the Anglo-Saxons? Who were they, where did they settle and what religions did they follow? Here, Martin Wall brings you the facts…
Book Excerpt: Warriors and Kings The 1500-Year Battle For Celtic Britain by Martin Wall
/in ArticlesFor those of you looking for something Celtic to read this spring, author Martin Wall brings us Warriors and Kings: The 1500-Year Battle for Celtic Britain. For centuries, the Celtic peoples of Britain stood fast against invasion, oppression and war. Theirs is a fascinating and exciting story which birthed some of the most tenacious and heroic leaders in history: from Caractacus and Boudicca, to William Wallace, Owain Glyndwr and the legendary King Arthur.
Latest News
- Warriors and Kings: The 1500-Year Battle for Celtic Britain – An Interview with Martin Wall19th July 2024 - 12:22 pm
- ‘West: Tales of the Lost Lands’ review in Country Life Magazine16th March 2023 - 12:33 pm
- Author Martin Wall is interviewed by Charles Christian on The Weird Tales Radio Show22nd December 2019 - 1:52 pm
- Robert Plant sings his praises for Kinver author’s magic book16th September 2019 - 5:55 pm
- Listen – Martin is interviewed by Paul Ross on Talk Radio24th June 2019 - 5:54 pm
Books by Martin Wall
- West: Tales of the Lost Lands by Martin Wall9th November 2022 - 1:43 pm
- The Lost Battlefields of Britain by Martin Wall16th February 2022 - 4:31 pm
- The Magical History of Britain by Martin Wall19th September 2019 - 4:38 pm
- Warriors and Kings, The 1500-Year Battle For Celtic Britain by Martin Wall1st June 2017 - 1:06 pm
- The Anglo-Saxons in 100 Facts by Martin Wall15th June 2016 - 4:22 pm
Upcoming Events
- 17th September 2025 – Talk and book signing at the Castle Bookshop Ludlow24th July 2025 - 3:06 pm
- Bewdley Festival of the Arts19th July 2024 - 12:39 pm