Southwold Literary Festival ~ CAROL WOOLTON

Carol Woolton is a jewellery historian, editor, author, stylist & was jewellery editor at British Vogue for twenty years. Carol has written several books about jewellery including “The New Stone Age” & “Vogue: The Jewellery”. Carol curates jewellery exhibitions & hosts “If Jewels Could Talk” podcast she launched in 2020.

Her latest book “If Jewels Could Talk” delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. Carol is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistlestop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments. Weaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories. A beautiful and illuminating book for any jewellery lover, “If Jewels Could Talk” shines a light on all that glitters and more.

Unreserved seating.