Arthur Upfield: Gosport's Forgotten Author

Born in Gosport in 1890, Arthur Upfield left his hometown at the age of twenty to settle in Australia. He travelled widely throughout the outback working at a variety of jobs and at the same time learning about Aboriginal cultures. He was later to use this knowledge in the detective novels he wrote which featured a biracial Aboriginal detective, Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte.

This talk will discuss his novels, but will also explore his early life in Gosport, tracing schools he attended, places he lived and worked, and his family’s role in the First World War. The talk will also look at relationships within his broader family, sometimes surprising, sometimes tragic.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:

1400

Location & directions

The Snape Room Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, 19 Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NS

Contact on day:

Jessica Harris

Telephone number:

+442393877840

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please self-book, but if you experience any difficulties please contact us.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2024/

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2024 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

The Snape Room is on the first floor but accessible via lift. All other aspects of the venue are level. Blue Badge parking on-road on either side of venue. Other parking, including accessible, available close by in South Street car park, or adjacent at Morrisons Supermarket for customers.

Additional information

Please check out other HODs events running and view the Museum and Gallery displays whilst you are there. The Cafe serves locally sourced snacks and drinks, and the shop stocks products from local creative makers.

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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