Upon A White Horse: Journeys in Ancient Britain and Ireland – Peter Ross

in conversation with David Clarke

18 October, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Beautiful and strange, ancient monuments have long captured our attention, awe and curiosity. Who created the Uffington White Horse and why? What was it like to live in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall? What stories would the towering megaliths of Stonehenge and Avebury tell if they could speak? Uncovering the enduring mystery of ancient sites, award-winning writer Peter Ross celebrates their influence on art, culture and society, explores the way their meaning has evolved over time and simply delights in their magic.

Combining historical research and archaeological insights with stories from people to whom these sites are particularly important, Upon A White Horse journeys into the deep past of Britain and Ireland’s ancient landscapes.

Peter Ross is the author of Steeple Chasing and A Tomb with a View.

Dr David Clarke is an Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and an expert in contemporary folklore.