Thursday 26th February 2026

William the baker’s son from Wingham, rose higher than any village boy from any village anywhere in late-18th-century Britain. He fought, bravely and brilliantly, alongside all the great liberators of Spanish South America (San Martin, Bolivar, Admiral Lord Cochrane and O'Higgins), aged only 27 he was the only foreign general at the final victory, and later became the only foreign Field Marshal ever of Peru, where he is buried in the Pantheon of Founding Fathers. He was then, for fourteen years, the first British diplomat in the Pacific, based in Hawaii. William Miller was passionately anti-imperialist, anti-slavery, for ordinary peasant farmers since he was one, and very popular - even grudgingly with his opponents.

 

Our speaker John Hemming is a leading and acclaimed historian of South America - and explorer of the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. His twenty books and histories of South America have earned him a rare D.Litt.. doctorate from Oxford, as well as the President's Medal from the British Academy, and honorary doctorates, medals, etc. from several universities and countries.  His Amazonian field research has also earned him a slew of medals and awards. Please join us for the free talk in Wigham Church which will be an engrossing evening.

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Join us for drinks at The Dog from 6:00pm 

John’s talk at Wingham Church at 6:45pm

Dinner will be served at 8:00pm

 

Menu

Chef’s amuse bouche

 

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Scallop & sea bass ceviche, leche de tigre & frozen tomato

 

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Chupe de pescado - Peruvian fish chowder

 

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Lomo a lo Pobre - Bavette steak, confit egg, pomme pavé, Aji verde

 

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Leche Asada tart - Spiced custard tart

 

£60.00* per person

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Tickets for the FREE talk at Wingham Church can be found HERE

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N.B. - we cater for all dietary requirements & can offer vegetarian options in place of dishes.

 

To make a reservation, please call 01227 720 339 or email info@thedog.co.uk

 

Advance bookings only, full payment is required to confirm your booking. 

Ask about our shared table!

 

A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Service charge is distributed to the whole team.

*£15.00pp supplement for Diner with Bed & Breakfast customers