Alistair Moffat - The North Sea
St George's United Reformed Church, Morpeth, NE61 1PD
Sunday 22nd March 2026
Join legendary Scottish author Alistair Moffat for a spellbinding talk as he unveils the sweeping story behind his latest work—a powerful history shaped by the relentless tides of The North Sea.
From the white cliffs of Dover to the windswept monasteries of remote islands, Moffat takes us on an epic journey across centuries and coastlines. He explores the lives of newcomers—Romans, Saxons, and Vikings—and the indelible marks they left on Britain’s shores.
But this is also a story of encounters with parish citadels, Orkney’s ancient stone circles, and the resilient communities who call these places home. Moffat’s narrative dives deep into technological revolutions, charting the rise of industries—from whaling expeditions and fishing trawlers to the modern boom of North Sea oil and offshore farms.
This is more than history—it is the story of how the North Sea shaped us. Come along and be captivated by Alistair Moffat’s unrivalled storytelling and the legacy of a book that connects past and present with lyrical power.
From the white cliffs of Dover to the windswept monasteries of remote islands, Moffat takes us on an epic journey across centuries and coastlines. He explores the lives of newcomers—Romans, Saxons, and Vikings—and the indelible marks they left on Britain’s shores.
But this is also a story of encounters with parish citadels, Orkney’s ancient stone circles, and the resilient communities who call these places home. Moffat’s narrative dives deep into technological revolutions, charting the rise of industries—from whaling expeditions and fishing trawlers to the modern boom of North Sea oil and offshore farms.
This is more than history—it is the story of how the North Sea shaped us. Come along and be captivated by Alistair Moffat’s unrivalled storytelling and the legacy of a book that connects past and present with lyrical power.
