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Nick Jubber

Nick Jubber is a British travel writer and author known for his immersive explorations of history, folklore, and storytelling. His travels across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa have deeply influenced his work, blending personal narratives with historical and cultural insights.

Jubber’s debut book, The Prester Quest (2006), follows a medieval physician’s journey in search of the mythical priest-king Prester John and won the Dolman Travel Book Award. He has since authored several acclaimed works and has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Irish Times, and BBC Online. Jubber has also spoken at literary festivals including Hay-on-Wye, Edinburgh, and Rome. He has written plays performed at the Edinburgh Festival and the Finborough Theatre.

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BLF 2025
Elizabeth Dearnley, Dr. John Miller, Jeremy Dyson, Nick Jubber
Tales of the Weird
Sunday, 6 July 2025 | 14:30 – 15:45
The Chamber, City Hall, BD1 1HY
Fiction, Contemporary Culture
Event Reference: FI008