Benin City, Burning
In February 1897, British troops launched a ‘Punitive Expedition’ on the Kingdom of Benin, swiftly and violently destroying much of Benin City and pillaging thousands…
Tag: History
A New History of Theresienstadt with Dr Anna Hájková
Dr Anna Hájková, Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, talks about her newly published book about Terezín / Theresienstadt. The Last Ghetto offers both…
Havel
New biopic contrasting Václav Havel’s moral stand as a human rights activist with his flawed private life, buiding up a captivating portrayal of the man…
The Blues Chronicles
‘An absolute must-see for all music lovers…’ A Century of Rhythm n Blues recreated note for note in a unique live show & documentary experience.…
Inspiring and Sustainable Design
An informal evening of design talks, drinks and canapes with renowned speakers including: Roddy Clarke – Design journalistKate Arnell – Eco author and TV presenterEdward…
Classics Day 2020: Journeys into Troy
City Lit, the British Museum and UCL present the annual Classics Day, offering lectures exploring the interpretations and reinterpretations of Troy, through archaeology, literature and…
TransportFest – Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the London Bus Museum at Brooklands, Weybridge
Join the London Bus Museum for a fun-filled day out with the family. Enjoy bus rides around Weybridge, horse-drawn buses, transport stalls, entertainment and food,…
Free talk: Changing the shape of sacred space
William Whyte, Professor of Social & Architectural History, University of Oxford, explains how and why the 19th century changed the way churches look and sound
What do church buildings tell us? Talk by Tony Tucker & Oliver Leigh Wood
Join us as Tony Tucker and Oliver Leigh Wood deliver a FREE talk on City of London churches, ancient buildings and why we should care…
Philip Mirowski talk: The infirmity of open science in pharmaceutical research
Rather than the panacea for the ills of science in the 21st century, open science is a Trojan Horse for reinforcing the neoliberal commercialisation of…
ARCHITECTURE OF LONDON
Guildhall Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition brings together works from the 17th century to the present day to illustrate how London’s ever-changing cityscape has inspired visiting…
River Fleet Guided Walking Tour with Author Paul Talling
Advance booking is essential. A detailed 3 1/2 hour guided walking tour of the lower part of the River Fleet’s course, London’s most well known…