FINDING W. H. HUDSON - THE WRITER WHO CAME TO BRITAIN TO SAVE THE BIRDS (CHELMSFORD)

Above the fireplace in the main meeting room at RSPB headquarters at Sandy, hangs a painting of a grey-whiskered Victorian gentleman clutching field glasses. His name is W. H. Hudson (1841-1922), a one-time celebrated author and naturalist. Conor Jameson will talk about his mission to restore W.H. Hudson to his rightful place as one of our most significant wildlife campaigners and pioneers, pieced together from old letters and books - a rags to riches, globe-spanning tale and an inspiration for today.