Talks & Lectures in United Kingdom- Page 12

Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and the Yorkshire Connections

Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and the Yorkshire Connections - presented by Tony Morgan.On 5th November each year we celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot…

Knaresborough Methodist Church, Knaresborough

Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes

Discover the Secrets Hidden in Death with Dr Richard Shepherd – LIVE on Stage This Autumn 2026. Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The History Of Witch Hunts In Ireland

Uncover Ireland’s strange and unique history of witchcraft - from medieval sorcery trials to fairy-haunted villages.

The Blues Kitchen, London

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Talks@Trades - The Warner Estate: Architecture For Artisans by Kirstin Sibley

The much-loved Warner Estate is such a huge part of the Walthamstow and Leyton visual landscape that we sometimes take for granted how groundbreaking it was his…

Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute, London

Everest the Hard Way

An Evening with British Mountaineering LegendsJoin Chris Brown, founder of mental health charity Claro Enterprises, for a very special evening with two of Brita…

The Forum, Northallerton

Pints of Knowledge: One Death Or Five?

'One Death or Five: Could You Decide?', with Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie.Ethical decision-making is not reserved for compliance teams or senior leaders.

Big Penny Social, London

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The History Of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals And The Patriarchy

Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch.

RNLI College, Poole

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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

Russell Watson - An Intimate Evening With ‘The Voice’

Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers.Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the m…

New Theatre Royal, Lincoln

The Science Of Adhd: Navigating Neurodiversity In A Neurotypical World

Join us for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more.

Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury

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Lunchtime Talk: “Founder of Steam Trawling” – The Records of Richard Irvin and Sons Limited

Talk by Kim Smith, Archivist at Aberdeen City and Shire Archives.Richard Irvin & Sons Limited were a company of trawler owners and fish sellers founded in North…

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

David Elder Lecture - Dr Setnam Shemar presents 'Time and Space: From Atomic Clocks and Cosmic Clocks to Testing Einstein’s Relativity'

Time lies at the heart of our understanding of the Universe. From the motion of the stars to the world's most accurate atomic clocks, the ability to measure tim…

Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

An Evening with Phil Taylor

Join 16 Times World Champion, Phil “ The Power ” Taylor for an unforgettable evening as he takes you behind the scenes of his extraordinary career.

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

Pints of Knowledge: the Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football

'The Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football', with Joey D'Urso.The Premier League is the world's most popular cultural phenomenon and by far the richest footba…

Big Penny Social, London

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Russell Watson - An Intimate Evening With ‘The Voice’

Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers.Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the m…

Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

_Happy Mondays_ and _Black Grape_ frontman _Shaun Ryder_ is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour.The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-fe…

Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

The Importance Of Portraiture: In Conversation With Elvy Morton And Yvadney Davis

In 2026, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery’s reinvigorated collection of artworks and archival objects will go on display, including the recent acquisition of Th…

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

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Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World

Join the bestselling historian for a gripping new history of the world told through its most iconic strongholds, from the walls of Troy to the Tower of London.

Richmond Theatre, London

Guided Tour of Guildford Cathedral

Step into the story of Guildford Cathedral with a guided tour of Surrey’s iconic hilltop cathedral.

Guildford Cathedral, Guildford

The Lune Valley and the West Indies: Sugar, Cotton and the Slavery Economy Lecture

An exploration of the many connections between farming and yeomen families in the Lune Valley and Britain’s sugar colonies in the West Indies.

Judges Lodgings Museum, Lancaster

A Hosting: Martin Doyle

In conversation with Martina DevlinMartin Doyle is Books Editor of The Irish Times and has spent more than 35 years interviewing many of Ireland’s leading write…

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy

FOGC: The Long Man

The Friends of Gloucester Cathedral are delighted to welcome Sharon Griffiths to give our Spring 2026 lecture.Sharon will give her talk "The Long Man": how Edwa…

Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester

Belfast Whiskey Social

Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, this has become one of Ireland’s must-attend whiskey events-and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and better than ever.Afte…

ICC Belfast, Belfast

Dr Richard Shepherd

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Time of Death – More Unn…

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Arts in Contested Spaces

In societies shaped by ethno-national, political and religious divisions, artistic expression can both unite and divide.

The MAC, Belfast

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Spirit of the Sugar Skull Lanterns Workshop

Come along to this fun and colourful workshop to create your own Mexican Sugar Skull lantern, so you can light the way for a sacred spirit between two worlds. L…

Callendar House, Falkirk

Hove Walking Tour - with a Jewish twist!

Hove has a very different atmosphere and appearance from its larger neighbour Brighton, and also has its own Jewish heritage.

The Peace Statue, Hove

An Afternoon with Elif Shafak

Join us for a special afternoon with one of today's most influential and much-loved literary voices.Internationally-acclaimed novelist Elif Shafak returns to ce…

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

Nigel Benn

Join us at the Plowright Theatre for an exclusive afternoon with former world boxing champion Nigel Benn.

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

Life as an 1805 Mill Worker

Meet Mary: A Mill Worker’s Story from 1805 Join Mary, a mill worker in 1805, for a light-hearted journey back in time as she shares her experiences of working a…

Number 28, Belper

The Gut-brain Connection.

The Gut-Brain Connection: Nourish your mind, body, and microbiomeDigest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your…

The Wardrobe, Leeds

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Michael Palin: In the Philippines

Fresh from his latest television series and companion book, Michael Palin returns to the stage to share the story of one of his most ambitious journeys yet.

Great Hall, Exeter

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Horror, Fear & The Uncanny

A spine-chilling journey through the history of horror, fear and the uncanny, from prehistoric death rituals to modern-day scares.

21Soho, London

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Elif Shafak: In One Brief Moment All Eternity

Elif Shafak is the bestselling author of books including The Island of Missing Trees and There Are Rivers in the Sky.

Theatre Royal, Brighton

The Suez Canal Crisis: 70 Years On

The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a pivotal confrontation involving Egypt, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.

Loch Leven Library, Kinross

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John Lydon - Talk Tour

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal.John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate

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

Mark Smith - Antiques Expert On The Road

Step into history with Mark Smith, the Medals & Militaria expert from BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow, where he’s captivated audiences since 2014.Globally Recognised…

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury

The History & Mythology Of Werewolves

Why does the howling wolf haunt our dreams and imagination? These creatures have been with humans since the beginning of time, spiritual allies one moment and m…

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, Brighton

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Foucault Pendulum Talks

Students from the University of Lancashire will be holding short talks about the pendulum and will take place on the hour between 10am and 3pm in The Rotunda.

The Harris, Preston

Seed Talks: The History of Witchcraft & Women

With Diane PurkissExplore modern witchcraft in a new light and its connections to feminism and political movements throughout history.

The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay

Janet Street-Porter Is Still Off The Leash At 80!

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful.As a broadcaster, tel…

Lancaster Grand Theatre, Lancaster

Tom Meighan – The Original Voice of Kasabian

The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road.With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number…

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Simon Yates - Pleasure and Pain

‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer Simon Yates is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high and remote mountains around the globe.

The Brunton at Corn Exchange, Haddington

Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History

This event celebrates the launch of our new exhibition 'Poxed: Germs in History'.The event will begin in our foyer with a reception.

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

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Museums at Night: Tales from Trinity Church

Join us at The Green Howards Museum on Friday 30th October for an evening of folklore and history.The evening begins with a cheese platter and a flight of wine…

The Green Howards Museum, Richmond

The Anatomy of a Robot - Interactive Show

Meet different types of robots and find out how biomimicry and AI helps them to do some very clever things.

The Harris, Preston

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An Evening with Daniel Mulhall

We are delighted to welcome Daniel Mulhall to The Helicon. A former Irish Ambassador to Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, London and Washington, he is one of Ireland’s most…

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy