Synopsis

A conversation with Magnus Magnusson, held in the Great Hall of the University of Reading, featured contributions from several individuals. Jo Gable, a freelance writer, spoke on the Staffordshire Potteries during the years 1928-39. Joseph Kerrigan, a clerical assistant, presented insights into Irish history from 1848 to 1921. Ann Hartland-Swann, wife of a diplomat, shared her expertise in Classic French cooking. And Richard Hills, a schoolmaster, discussed the life and music of Gustav Holst.