Talks & Lectures in United Kingdom- Page 8

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

Stitching Stories

Stitching Stories The starting points for Liz’s imagery are natural motifs, poetry and the written word, the traditions of her craft or the unexpected that insp…

The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

In Conversation With Simona Abdallah: Finding Freedom Through Art, In Partnership With Savera Uk

Content warning - discussion of domestic and ‘honour’-based abuse, forced marriage and misogynySavera UK, in partnership with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival welco…

Rough Trade Liverpool, Liverpool

An Audience With Tommy Cannon

Join legendary comedy icon Tommy Cannon for an unforgettable evening of laughter, memories, and behind-the-scenes stories from over 50 years in showbiz.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Wonder, Wander and Walk the Labyrinth – Special Workshop

This is an opportunity to explore the origins and use of the labyrinth and to learn how to create your own handheld classic seven pathway.

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

Secrets of The Simpsons

Comedy producer Mike Reiss won four Emmys during his thirty-six years writing movie scripts, American TV shows and countless episodes of The Simpsons.

Upstairs At The Gatehouse, London

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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

The History Of Folk Horror

Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties.

GlassBox Theatre, Gillingham

A summer of sport

With a bumper Summer of sport to enjoy at the Commonwealth Games and World Cup, join us as we delve through the records of the HES Archive.The talk will use his…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

Unboxing

Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees will be unboxing some slides and sharing them in real time.Inviting you to an evening to see their slide collection.

ARC: Stockton Arts Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

The Phenomena Of Parapsychology

Explore the mysterious realm of altered states of consciousness known as paranormal experience.

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, Brighton

Dinner with Romy Gill MBE and Ajay Kumar

Join us for a special dinner in Swadish, to explore and celebrate Scotland’s rich and complex relationship with India.

Swadish, Glasgow

Monthly Museum Late- Curators Talk on The Nightingale Training School

Can’t make it to the museum during our normal weekday hours?Join us at one of our themed monthly museum lates for an opportunity to explore our exhibitions afte…

Florence Nightingale Museum, London

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The Britannia Panopticon

The Britannia PanopticonProject Founder and Campaign Director of The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Judith Bowers returns to Low Parks deliver a fascinating t…

Low Parks Museum, Hamilton

A Place at the Table: The Food of the Indian Diaspora

Does Indian culinary culture take on heightened significance for those in the Diaspora?

Merchant City, Glasgow

Dinner with Julie Lin and Noby Leong

Capturing the spirit of Glasgow’s young, diverse food scene, which is enhancing the city’s character and international reputation, Julie Lin and Noby Leong will…

Drygate Brewing Co., Glasgow

A Place at the Table: Affirming humanity - food, culture and social justice

Kirsty Wark will be joined by three extraordinary women, to consider how chefs, artists and activists can harness the power of food to reclaim history, connect…

Merchant City, Glasgow

A Place at the Table: Between Two Waters

Pam Brunton will be joined by Don Sloan, to discuss her acclaimed book, Between Two Waters.

Merchant City, Glasgow

A Place at the Table: The New Glasgow

A diverse community of young and creative chefs and food writers are shaping the restaurant scene and culinary culture of Glasgow.

Merchant City, Glasgow

A Place at the Table: Rethinking Scottish Identity

Through her acclaimed poems, plays and novels, Jackie Kay has challenged rigid interpretations of Scottish identity.

Merchant City, Glasgow

Legends of Manchester

A huge double-header lands in WIGAN for one unforgettable night, bringing together two of the UK's finest tribute bands.

The Edge, Wigan

Michael Pedersen - Muckle Flugga

Multi-talented Michael Pedersen is one of Scotland’s most exciting contemporary authors, and the current Makar/Poet Laureate for Edinburgh.After huge acclaim fo…

The Barn, Banchory

A Place at the Table: Food cultures and social change

Through her acclaimed poems, plays and novels, Jackie Kay has challenged rigid interpretations of Scottish identity.

Merchant City, Glasgow

Burns and the Scottish Enlightenment: Reflections on the 250th Anniversary of America

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, join writer, Global Scot and Ellisland trustee Ian Houston for a thought-provoking exploration…

Ellisland Museum and Farm, Dumfries

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Tudor Cultural Heroines and The Amberley Panels

In February 2026, a set of rare oak panel paintings, known as The Amberley Panels, left The Novium Museum ahead of an extensive programme of conservation work.

The Novium, Chichester

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The Sailing of the Mayflower

The first blue tourist guide badges for Southampton were issued in 1976, one member of that original training course is still going strong, SSFC Stalwart Cheryl…

God's House Tower, Southampton

The Science Of Trauma & The Body

Discover how and why trauma manifests as physical symptoms and what we can do about it. With Q&A.Trauma is not just in your head.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

A Fair City and Prosperous Burgh: The Archaeology of Perth

In this talk, Derek Hall and Catherine Smith explore Perth’s past through half a century of archaeological discovery.

Perth Museum, Perth

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Bernard MacLaverty in Conversation

WITH EAMONN HUGHESJoin celebrated Irish writer Bernard MacLaverty for an evening of conversation exploring a lifetime of storytelling and the craft behind some…

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy

Robert the Bruce: the struggle to be King

Robert Bruce is the hero king. Okay, he changed sides a few times, but he surely had right on his side, and a fair bit of might, born in those difficult early y…

Strathearn Arts, Crieff

Boil a Mouse in Urine - Childcare in Tudor and Stuart times

Boil a Mouse in Urine - Childcare in Tudor and Stuart times This talk will reveal the ways in which people cared for their young children in the 16th and 17th c…

The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

Grandad Was A Green ‘Oward, the ‘Unofficial History’ of an ‘Unofficial Pal’s Battalion’

A native of Middlesbrough, our Speaker Gary Guess, has researched his grandfather’s service with the 12th Battalion (Teesside Pioneers) of the Yorkshire Regimen…

The Green Howards Museum, Richmond

Newscast

Newscast at Gilded Balloon at the Museum, Edinburgh

Gilded Balloon at the Museum, Edinburgh

The Underground Lectures

The Underground Lectures at The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

The Global Ideas Stage

Join us for an unconventional, dramatic, inquisitive and convivial conversation, inspired by our Festival theme.Edinburgh has long been a crucible for ideas.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

United We Stand Live

United We Stand Live at The Limelight, Belfast

The Limelight, Belfast

Backstage Tour: Handbagged

A tour of the SJT taking you behind the scenes and into the hidden nooks and crannies of our historic building.

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

United We Stand Live

United We Stand Live at Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry

Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry

Contemporary Kiltmaking: What Makes A Kilt?

Contemporary Kiltmaking: What Makes A Kilt? at Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration at Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

AIF2026 - Tuesday Talk - Hamish Husband 'Tales Of The Tartan Army'

Just back from the World Cup, join Hamish Husband, spokesperson for the West of Scotland Tartan Army, for an engaging and often humorous exploration of Scotland…

Arran Heritage Museum, Isle of Arran

Come on you Seagulls! Storytelling for Footie Fans

Calling all football fanatics! We are celebrating the brand-new Albion gallery with this special storytelling session.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Brighton

Dorothy Kuya Memorial Lecture 2026 - Dr Anita Gonzalez

The annual Dorothy Kuya Memorial Lecture at the International Slavery Museum is a powerful evening of reflection, dialogue, and cultural celebration, honouring…

Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool

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America 250: The Sussex Declaration with Danielle Allen

To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, West Sussex Record Office is holding special viewings of the unique document that has…

West Sussex Record Office, Chichester

The Battles of Killiecrankie and Dunkeld - Dunkeld Living History 2026

Join Sir Arthur Erskine’s regiment on the Anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld to learn about the first battles of the first Jacobite uprising.Come along and fi…

Perth Arms Hotel, Dunkeld

Plate Up for Longevity

Stephen Beaddie, better known as Chef Stevie B - is a chef from Northern Ireland specialises in making healthy food taste unreal.

Belfast Waterfront, Belfast

Paul Muldoon: A History of Ireland in 12 Poems

Seamus Heaney homeplace is delighted to welcome Paul Muldoon back to the Helicon stage during our tenth anniversary year.Through the prism of his own poems, Pau…

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy

Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespassers in Milford

A Nightwatchman’s Notebook: Milford in the 1830s A notebook kept by the Milford nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to the Belper Historical Society in 2…

Number 28, Belper