

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Bronze Cross by Mark Smith
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into history with Mark Smith, the medals and militaria expert from BBC's Antiques Roadshow, where he's captivated audiences since 2014.

Mark is acknowledged worldwide as a leading expert on the Victoria Cross - Britain's highest award for bravery.

Experience history drawn to life as Mark delves into the origins of the Victoria Cross, debunks long-standing myths, and shares jaw-dropping stories of the heroes who earned this prestigious honour. 

Doors open 6.15 pm, talk starts 7pm.

Tickets £25 (not including booking fee). Complimentary drink on arrival. 

 Get your tickets here:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TheBronzeCross2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/the-bronze-cross-by-mark-smith/200029616409915
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TheBronzeCross2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=shaftesbury-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Shaftesbury
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Royal Chase Hotel
- **lat**: 51.002857151458
- **long**: -2.18459953475
- **full address**: The Royal Chase Hotel, Best Western, Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, SP7 8, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: ABF South West (https://allevents.in/org/abf-south-west/23338650)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Royal Chase Hotel, Best Western, Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, SP7 8, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** ABF South West
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Bronze Cross by Mark Smith ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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