Patrick Leigh Fermor

This is the text of a talk given by ‘Billy’ Moss’ daughter, Gabriella in March 2024, at the time of the 80th Anniversary of the kidnap of General Kreipe.

As you know I love to walk, and it’s now been a whole two months since I completed my long walk along the River Elbe.

Shepherd Market, W1, has many ghosts, some of whom are literary.

Almost the very first article I posted back in 2010 when I started this blog was not about Paddy at all, although he does get a mention.

I recently came across an article published a couple of years ago by our friend Nick Hunt, he who walked in Patrick Leigh Fermor’s footsteps in 2011 and 2012.

I returned from my river Elbe charity walk three weeks ago since when I have been recovering and catching up with some work, the ever present “To-Do” list.

Many of you have asked about further events related to Harry Bucknall’s new book A Road for All Seasons.

You may be interested to know that following a meticulous two-year restoration under new ownership, Dumbleton Hall, Joan’s familial home, has re-opened its doors.

A reader, Jamie McCallum, has made a request and perhaps someone can help?

It doesn’t seem like four years have passed since I commenced my objective of walking the entire length of the River Elbe in eastern Germany.

A major exhibition dedicated to the photographic work of Joan Leigh Fermor is now on display in Hydra, offering a rare glimpse into her artistic vision and travels across Greece and beyond.

Apologies for the very late notice message but just in case anyone was planning to make the trip, I have been informed that the Road for All Seasons event on 13th May in Ebbesbourne Wake has had to be postponed.

Many of you requested access to the video of Professer Charles Lock’s talk about the life and work of Patrick Leigh Fermor held on 30 March 2026 at King’s College London.

It’s always good to have messages and emails from readers, and I do receive quite a few.

Good news for us walkers!