Author Talk with Oliver Smith by Todd Mall

Oliver Smith, an award-winning UK travel writer, presents a talk on how pilgrimage has shaped Britain from Ice Age sacred journeys to modern secular pilgrimages like football stadiums and festivals. He explores key Christian sites such as Glastonbury, Canterbury, and Walsingham, alongside holy islands, mountains, and wells, drawing from his FT Book of the Year 2024, 'On This Holy Island: A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain'. The event takes place on April 25, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM ACST at Red Kangaroo Books, Alice Springs' independent bookshop specializing in regional and Aboriginal language titles. This one-hour session offers insights into timeless journeys that create meaning, appealing to travel and history enthusiasts.