Dear Bernard I was thrilled to find out that you are speaking at Winchester later this month, firstly because it’s just up the road from me and secondly because of the association with Alfred (what a wonderful statue of him near to the Guildhall.) I’m hoping that you’ll mainly be talking about the Saxon books (my favourites) but I’m wondering if Sean Bean might get a mention along the way? (my girlfriend has asked to come along and she’s a huge Sean Bean fan.) Kind regards Greg