Tom Newton Dunn to talk about

"Who was the real George Mallory - and was he actually the first person to climb Mount Everest? ”

On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts.

Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of – 1921,1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights – most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection –an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago.

Tom Newton Dunn is a broadcaster and political commentator, and George Mallory's great nephew. He first made his name as an award-winning defence correspondent before moving to political journalism, where he led coverage of four general election campaigns and the Brexit referendum, interviewing seven British Prime Ministers and US President Donald Trump twice.

Members £15.00, Guests £20.00 to include a glass of wine.

A Club Supper will be served afterwards for £22.50/head. Please book in advance if you would like to stay for supper.