Blanchland Live 2026

A weekend of events for everyone to celebrate the publication of
The Blanchland Letters, the wartime story of Peggy Wilkinson –
an evacuee school ma’am in love.

  • Immerse yourself in Peggy’s experiences in 1940 Blanchland through our interactive audio-visual show in the Abbey Church, running throughout the day
  • Have a look at our display of the original handwritten letters and photographs
  • Pick up our special map and follow the route of Peggy’s evening rambles with the bairns with a an-you-spot-it? Competition included
  • Buy a cup of tea, meet the author, share your memories and have your book signed in the White Monk Tea Rooms.

Free of charge and open to all

If you would like to buy a copy of the book (£10) and/or make a donation to the church, please bring cash.

THE BLANCHLAND LETTERS The wartime story of Peggy Wilkinson