Talks & Lectures in United Kingdom- Page 6

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

Princess Theatre, Torquay

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

Swansea Arena, Swansea

An Evening with Henry Cole

Henry will be taking a break in between his busy schedule to bring to provincial theatres his “An Evening with Henry Cole - Happy Days” theatre show hosted by h…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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The History Of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society.

Unity Place, Milton Keynes

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Art of the Book: 1000 Years of Bookbinding

Take a closer look at some of Exeter Cathedral's most beautiful bookbindings, from medieval tawed sheepskin to gorgeous gold-tooled goatskin and polished tree-s…

Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives, Exeter

Go West - We Close Our Eyes (And Other Stories) - An Intimate Evening with Singer, Peter Cox

Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Jul…

The Platform, Morecambe

Anthony Scaramucci: The All The Wrong Moves Tour

Financier, podcaster, political commentator and former Trump White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci comes to Brighton Dome to explore how the…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

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Phil Liggett Evening Talk

An Evening with Phil Liggett, the voice of cycling, sharing his passions for cycling and helping wildlife.

Welney Wetland Centre, Wisbech

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A Pearl, Precious in Faith and Works. St Margaret and Her Medieval Biographer

This lecture by Dr Bill Aird of Edinburgh University will explore the life of St Margaret, one of the most important and influential figures in the history of D…

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Dunfermline

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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

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Why Are We Always Distracted?

Talks in the Pub, from the team behind Seed Talks .. A pint, some pub snacks, and everything you never knew about why you can't concentrate.You sit down to do s…

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

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Marco Pirroni: In Conversation + Signing

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an instore in conversation event with Marco Pirroni and Daniel Rachel and signing from Marco Pirroni.

Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham

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The Gut-brain Connection: Nourish Your Mind, Body & Microbiome

Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health.

Sub89, Reading

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The Streets of Scarborough: A Talk by John Grant

Come to the Community Space at Scarborough Library for an engaging talk with local historian John Grant as he presents The Streets of Scarborough.

Scarborough Library, Scarborough

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Pints of Knowledge: Dark Matter

"Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe", with Cheyenne Polius.Looking out into space, we can see countless stars, planets and galaxies, but most of the universe i…

Big Penny Social, London

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In Conversation with Sara Davies

Smart Works North East has announced the return of one of its most anticipated events, In Conversation With Sara Davies.

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

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Pints of Knowledge: How to Flirt Offline

"How to Flirt Offline: How to Have an IRL Meet-cute in a Digital World", with Jess Evans.We’re living through a strange moment: millions of people say they want…

Big Penny Social, London

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Folklore & Women: The Power Of Folklore In Reclaiming Female Stories

How has folklore shaped how we view ourselves and homes? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society.Throughout history, women have t…

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

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Book Launch: The Slave Trader by Ben Shaw

The Bluecoat building began as a charity school for orphans, co-founded by Bryan Blundell in the early eighteenth century.

The Bluecoat, Liverpool

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Lana Del Rey - Lust For Life Book Launch + Karaoke

note all tickets come with a copy of the bookDeeper Into Movies Publishing is launching a brand-new series of cultural essays - and we’re kicking things off wit…

Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, London

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Eric Idle: Idle in Provence

Get ready for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and unmistakably British wit as Eric Idle returns to the stage this September to celebrate his brand-new mem…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

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Lunchtime Talk: Poor Relief in the North East

Talk by Katy Kavanagh, Archivist at Aberdeen City and Shire Archives.Drawing on records from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives, this talk takes a closer…

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

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Caf 2026: Susie Cave In Conversation With Bella Freud

Susie Cave in conversation with Bella Freud (7pm) For nearly three decades, Susie and Nick Cave have formed one of contemporary culture’s most compelling creati…

Cadogan Hall, London

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Widlife Crime - Fiction from Fact

An Illustrated talk by Alan Stewart.Alan is a well known ex Police Wildlife Crime Officer who has written 3 novels about a fictional wildlife crime officer.

Glasite Hall, Dundee

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William McTaggart - The Water and the Light

William McTaggart left his Gaelic homeland of Kintyre for life in Edinburgh but returned time and again to paint the majesty of the sea and the sky, and the liv…

Albert Halls, Stirling

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Vanbrugh’s Alterations and Additions to Stowe House

Architect Francis Terry presents new research into Sir John Vanbrugh’s architectural contribution to Stowe House, reconsidering the scale and ambition of his de…

Stowe House, Buckingham

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CAF 2026: An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo & Friends

An evening exploring the richness of women’s writing, curated and hosted by one of the UK’s most celebrated writers and literary figures, Bernardine Evaristo, r…

Cadogan Hall, London

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Parky in Words and Music

The Late Sir Michael Parkinson is remembered in this new show devised and presented by his youngest son, Mike Parkinson.Combining the extraordinary story of Sir…

Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead

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Meet The Brewer - Shilling Brewing Company

Ever wondered what really goes into brewing a great pint?Join us at Shilling Brewing Company for an informal evening with our brewer, Declan.

Shilling Brewing Company, Glasgow

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May Morris: The Northern Art Workers' Guild and the Arts and Crafts movement in Manchester

In this talk Dr Barry Clark will share recent research on lesser known Manchester-based Arts and Crafts architects, artists and artisans who, in 1896, formed th…

Lady Lever Art Gallery, Wirral

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Guest Speaker Luncheons

Vice Lord Lieutenant Kathy Sambrook OBE of East Sussex.The Lord-Lieutenant is HM The King's personal representative in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

The Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne

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When Community Talks With Dr Joy White

Join Dr Joy White for an evening of learning, connection and exploration through When Community Talks, an interactive lecture and social discussing themes of be…

Ridley Road Market Bar, London

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Curators Talk- Heritage Open Days

Learn about the ins and outs of everyday life for nurses attending the Nightingale Training School.

Florence Nightingale Museum, London

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Caf 2026: Sense & Sensibility: Cast And Creatives In Conversation

Featuring Fiona Shaw, Diana Reid, Grace Snell and Bodhi Rae Breathnach hosted by Anna Smith Enjoy an exclusive talk with the cast and creators of Sense and Sens…

Cadogan Hall, London

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CAF 2026: Blue Plaques Talk Back

Blue Plaques Talk Back Live returns to the Chelsea Arts Festival following the riveting launch event at the Festival in 2025.

Cadogan Hall, London

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Caf 2026: A Poem For Every Night Of The Year

Acclaimed actors and performers fill the stage with poetry to celebrate ten years of Allie Esiri’s best-selling anthology A Poem for Every Night of the Year, wh…

Cadogan Hall, London

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Culture Night

Become player two and join the Irish Video Game Orchestra as they bring the magical scores of your favourite video games to the Waterfront Hall Studio Stage on…

Belfast Waterfront, Belfast

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Backstage Secrets

Part of the Welcome to Pendon Ayckbourn fundraising weekend. In Backstage Secrets we'll be joined by creatives, stage managers and technicians who've worked at…

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

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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

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Soap, Suds and Servant Secrets at Judges Lodgings Museum

Step back in time and find out if you have what it takes to work 'below stairs'.Before washing machines and running water, doing the laundry was a full day mara…

Judges Lodgings Museum, Lancaster

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History Tour of Pitmedden Garden

Visit Aberdeenshire’s hidden gem and enjoy a 60–90 minute guided history walk telling the story of how the Gardens were first created in 1675 by Sir Alexander S…

Pitmedden Garden, Ellon

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Caf 2026: Katherine Rundell In Conversation

Return to the magic of the Glimouria Archipelago with bestselling author Katherine Rundell as Christopher, Anya, and their fearless companions set sail on a per…

Cadogan Hall, London

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Avebury Papers Talk: Avebury and World-building

A talk by Dr Coleen Morgan (University of York) exploring how archaeologists are utilising digital tools and approaches in the present in order to access and co…

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

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"More than Stuffing!" A Taxidermist's journey into a misunderstood art

“More Than Stuffing: A Taxidermist’s Journey into a Misunderstood Art” Drawing on personal experience and professional expertise, taxidermist Becky Dick introdu…

The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

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Suzannah Lipscombe & Kate Williams: To Kill A Queen

Suzannah Lipscomb & Kate Williams — To Kill a Queen: Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Politics of SurvivalTwo queens. One crown.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

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Drawing the Goddess – Figure drawing with Karen Strang- Callendar House Creative Sessions

This workshop explores 3 important figures in the Celtic and Roman pantheon of myth - Epona, Minerva/Brigit and Coventina These 3 archetypes cover a good deal o…

Callendar House, Falkirk

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Open House at the Royal College of Physicians

As part of this year's Open House architecture festival we invite you to drop in to the Royal College of Physicians at Regent’s Park.

Royal College of Physicians Museum, London

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Sussex History & Heritage Events with Kevin Newman

Join Sussex historian, author, and Pages Magazine columnist Kevin Newman for a lively and entertaining series of history events in The Courtyard here at Leonard…

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham

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