Talks & Lectures in Leicester

Killer Couples with Emma Kenny

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him whil…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Ian Gillan: Talking Gib’rish Tour

This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian’s remarkable life and career in music.From his childhood…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Chris Hadfield

The Artemis missions have changed everything. For the first time in half a century, humans are returning to the Moon-reaching terrain no mission has ever touche…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Archaeology of Leicester Market by Joseph Peters

Archaeological excavations at Leicester Market have uncovered over 2,000 years of history.Site Director Joseph Peters will present key discoveries from the exca…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Titanic Myths In Popular History: Examining The Evidence

Exploring Myths of the Titanic and an exclusive book signing.Many aspects of Titanic's history are misunderstood.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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The Buildings Archaeologist - Dr James Wright

Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings.Visit any settlement in the land and there will be ancient buildings hidden in plain sight.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Park Life – The Hidden Heritage in Leicester’s Green Spaces by Mathew Morris

Leicester is home to more than 190 parks, community gardens, local nature reserves and green open spaces, but beneath their lawns and trees lies a remarkable hi…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Leicester's True Crime Tales

Join crime historian Adam Wood for an evening of local true crime tales, when he reveals some of the darkest stories from Leicester’s Victorian past.Cases inclu…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Who Killed King Charles I? By Mark Turnbull

Discover more about the pivotal event that shaped our historyThe execution of King Charles I on 30 January 1649 is one of the key anchor points in our history.T…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism

The age of the Victorians was one of industrialisation, secularisation and scientific development.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Renegades, Rebels and Rogues – Outlaws in Medieval Leicestershire by Mathew Morris

The ‘good’ outlaw is a major and recurring trope in medieval literature.Popularised by tales of Robin Hood, the outlaw is often portrayed as a social rebel and…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Leicester Castle – The castle the city forgot by Mathew Morris.

“Leicester has a castle?” is often a visitor’s surprised response when told.Today it might not be a fairy-tale castle of tall walls, turrets and gates but it is…

The Guildhall, Leicester