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Mark Smith: Hearts of Oak – The Victoria Cross: The Continuing Story

Electric Palace BridportBridport

16 March 2027 · 19:30

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Meet & greet tickets available. Featuring Mark Smith, internationally renowned medals expert Join Mark Smith, famed from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, for a powerful journey into the world of the Victoria Cross. Hearts of Oak explores the medal’s origins and asks the profound question: why do ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of bravery? Through gripping true stories of those awarded the Victoria Cross Mark reveals moments of courage, fear, and comradeship in the face of extreme danger. In a memorable interactive moment, he challenges the audience to consider what they would do—often with surprising results. Don’t miss this moving, insightful and unforgettable exploration of heroism and the human spirit.