Everest 1953
The Epic Story of the First Ascent

Everest 1953 – Mick Conefrey - Author & Film-maker

The compelling story of the first ascent of the world’s highest mountain. Based on newly released diaries, documents and letters it reveals the inside story of this epic expedition. Far from being the ‘military operation’ of legend, it was beset by crises and controversies from beginning to end.

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt
The Amazing, Untold Story of Women's Exploration

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt – Mick Conefrey - Author & Film-maker

We are all familiar with Shackleton, Mallory and Livingstone, but the great female explorers are largely unknown. Women like Freya Stark, Gertrude Bell and Ella Maillart were just as resourceful, eccentric and adventurous. Tall tales and high adventure from the world's greatest female travelers.

The Adventurer’s Handbook
Life Lessons from History’s Great Explorers

The Adventurer’s Handbook – Mick Conefrey - Author & Film-maker

The book that inspired Jonah Hill and his friends Max Winkler and Matt Spicer to write a hit script. A wild ride through the history of exploration, distilling the essence of what makes a perfect expedition.

Margaret Howell Interview

blog| 23-12-2013

Margaret Howell, a great British Designer and a wonderful person too.

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The Lionel Bart Story

blog| 4-12-2013

Lionel Bart: Reviewing the Situation. Dec 4th, BBC4, 9.00 p.m.

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Refections on a Half Marathon

blog| 10-10-2013

I just ran the Forest of Dean half marathon and realised that it was all about numbers

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Everest 1953 The Epic Story of the First Ascent

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt The Amazing, Untold Story of Women's Exploration

The Adventurer’s Handbook Life Lessons from History’s Great Explorers

Margaret Howell Interview

The Lionel Bart Story

Refections on a Half Marathon

Everest 1953
The Epic Story of the First Ascent

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt
The Amazing, Untold Story of Women's Exploration

The Adventurer’s Handbook
Life Lessons from History’s Great Explorers