Talks & Lectures in United Kingdom- Page 9

The Hidden World Of Fairies & Women

Step into Britain’s hidden fairy realm and meet the powerful Queen behind its myths, magic and forgotten stories.

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, Brighton

The History of the Female Vampire- Talks in the Pub

Talks in the Pub, from the team behind Seed Talks. A pint, some pub snacks, and everything you never knew about the female vampire.We are running two talks this…

Hen & Chicken, Bristol

Ni Music Prize 2026

Celebrating the very best of our homegrown music, the NI Music Prize brings together artists, musicians and the wider music community for a special evening of l…

Ulster Hall, Belfast

Gothic Fiction, Gender and the Rise of Dark Academia - Talks in the Pub

Talks in the Pub, from the team behind Seed Talks. A pint, some pub snacks, and everything you never knew about the rise of Dark Academia.We are running two tal…

Hen & Chicken, Bristol

Talk by Colin Penny - 'the History of Lancaster Castle'

Come along to a fascinating talk by Colin Penny and hear all about the 1,000 year heritage of this historical landmark

Euxton Library, Euxton

An Evening With Chris Cowdrey

Join us at Bolney Wine Estate for a special evening with former England cricketer and author Chris Cowdrey, celebrating the launch of his debut novel, Black Rab…

Bolney Wine Estate, Haywards Heath

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John Robb, Punk Rock Ruined My Life - and Other Stories

Legendary musician and journalist John Robb shares five decades of punk, rock and music industry stories from his memoir Punk Rock Ruined My Life.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

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Lca History Talk - a Pilgrimage of Remembrance to France and Flanders

This talk recounts a deeply personal journey through the battlefields and memorials of the First World War.

The Lymington Centre, Lymington

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An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson

TVIFF 2026 presents An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson. A genuine legend of British film and TV, Ricky came to the nation’s attention on classic Liverpool based so…

ARC: Stockton Arts Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

Nature of Things: a Salon for Curious Minds

A conversation about finding solace in the world's most remote location.Join us for an evening with Louise K.

Grand Junction, London

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Olchfa Sixth Form Open Evening - Headteacher's Information Talk 2 - 6.4

An opportunity to listen to Mr Kennedy discuss the Sixth Form at Olchfa SchoolThis is a repeat of the 6pm talk - only book one

Olchfa School , Swansea

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The Cuerdale Hoard with Harris Volunteer Roisin

The Cuerdale Hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found, reported to be much larger than its nearest rival in Britain or Ireland and this talk,…

The Harris, Preston

The Most Important Archaeological Site in Scotland: Atlantic Wall

Join Dr Murray Cook to explore the top-secret WW2 research and training base at Dunblane where the end of the Nazis began.Doors Open at 6.30 pm for tea & coffee…

Legends Coffee House, Stirling

Olchfa Sixth Form Open Evening - Headteacher's Information Talk 1

An opportunity to attend a welcome talk by the Headteacher(Please note that this talk is repeated at 6.45pm - please only attend one talk)

Olchfa School , Swansea

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All in the Best Possible Taste: 50 Years of Fashion and Style at M&S, with Dr. Jade Halbert

Fashion historian Dr Jade Halbert takes a look at British taste in fashion since the 1970s.

M&S Archive, Leeds

Paul Coldwell - Ink Paper Chisel Grain - Book Talk

Join Paul Coldwell for a dazzling journey through 500 years of art, ideas and human imagination, told through one of the most enduring and versatile artistic me…

St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye

Poets' Café Live

Organised and hosted by Vic Pickup & Katherine Meehan, Reading’s Poets’ Café LIVE brings the very best guests from around the UK alongside an open mic section f…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

The Twist Storytelling Night Live in London

What's The Twist?The Twist is a live storytelling night founded in London.We host exciting and intimate monthly shows featuring storytellers, writers, comedians…

Corner Corner, London

Jeff Ament - Since Forever

A discussion with Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and his brother Barry about their new book and the stories behind the photosJeff ament announces since forever out Sept…

Crypt On The Green, St James', London

Member Preview Day: Curator Talks

Join the exhibition curator for an exclusive Member talk on our newest exhibition, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Astronomy Talk - Life Cycle of a Star and Black Holes

Astronomy Evening Finchingfield Guild Hall Friday 13 November 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm We look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable evening exploring the wond…

Finchingfield Guildhall, Braintree

Interfaith Talk

As part of the College Chaplaincy programme, we are hosting our annual Interfaith Event in partnership with the Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum.

Blackburn College, Blackburn

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The Adhd & Women Summit

A one-day series of talks and workshops from world-leading experts.Learn about ADHD and the distinct ways women experience it from leading experts at this groun…

University Gardens, Glasgow

Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture with Dr Stephanie Smith

This year’s Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture is presented by Dr. Stephanie Smith, hosted by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland).The force of Hamish H…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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Ashley Frawley, James Mumford, Mark Vernon: After Therapy

The comedian Johnny Carson quipped that in Hollywood, if you didn't have a shrink, everyone thought you were crazy. The joke has spread beyond Tinseltown.

Verdurin, London

Bell Ringing Open Day

Come along and meet our bellringers to learn more about the famous bells at Blackburn Cathedral.Take advantage of a rare opportunity to see and hear the bells i…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Jumbo: the White Elephant That Built the Modern State Talk With David Grocott

Today, Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower is a much-loved local landmark. But when it was completed in 1883, not everyone was impressed.

Firstsite, Colchester

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Professor Alice Roberts: From Cell to Civilisation

Who are we? Where do we come from? What does it mean to be human?For thousands of years, such questions have been explored through philosophy and religion, but…

St George's Hall, Bradford

Navigating the Film Festival Network

Navigating The Film Festival Network is a seminar led by Katie and Ian Bignell, founders and owners of Festival Formula, the industry leading film festival stra…

ARC: Stockton Arts Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

A Gloucestershire Odyssey: Gloucestershire's History and Traditions

A Gloucestershire Odyssey: Gloucestershire’s History and TraditionsThis is the story of how Gloucestershire developed, and looks at its history, folklore, natur…

The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

War memorials in other lands and the meaning behind them by Denis Kenyon.

Comparing war memorialisation in Great Britain with that of France; Germany; Poland; Russia and America.This talk is presented as part of the exhibition:Portrai…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Operation MI6

Presented by Entertainers.For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6.What really happens behind the headlines?How are intelligence operations planned…

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough

An Afternoon with Lady Dodd

Join Lady Anne Dodd and Tony Nicholson for a special conversation celebrating Ken Dodd's life and legacy.

Showtown, Blackpool

Anecdote As Evidence

A gossipy tour through DARKROOMS the work and archives of Emma Wolf-Haugh, led by Lyónn Wolf. Lyónn engages the exhibited materials; photographs, archive object…

The MAC, Belfast

Not As We Planned - Live

Your favourite podcast Not As We Planned is going LIVE! The Exposure Tour is hitting the road to London, Manchester and Edinburgh to hunt down the UK’s biggest…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

War Memorials in Other Lands and the Meaning Behind Them

Comparing war memorialisation in Great Britain with that of France; Germany; Poland; Russia and America.This talk is part of the exhibitionPortraits of Valour T…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Matthew Holness: Work in Progress

Matthew Holness presents an hour of live music and dramatised readings from the works of pulp crime author Terry Finch. Strictly work-in-progress.

Soho Theatre, London

Clarins at Christmas

Join us in store for all the beauty inspiration you need this Christmas.Whether you're treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift, our Clarins experts…

John Lewis , Southampton

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Leicester’s Victorian War Memorials by Robin Jenkins

Leicester has some significant Victorian war memorials – but the story of their creation is a curious one indeed.Leicester’s commemoration of Queen Victoria’s w…

The Guildhall, Leicester

In Conversation With Graham Massey (808 State)

Join Graham Massey, founding member of the internationally successful electronic music group 808 State, for a special music technology session at Burnley Mechan…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

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Novara Media's Downstream Irl - the Fall of the West

This event will take place in EartH Theatre.Everyone agrees the West is in decline.

EartH, London

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Leicester's Victorian War Memorials by Robin Jenkins

The personalities and peculiarities which led to Leicester’s Victorian War MemorialsLeicester has some significant Victorian war memorials - but the story of th…

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Neuroscience of Music: the Impact of Sound on the Brain

Discover how the brain builds sound into music, and why it can move us to tears, action, or a shiver down the spine.

21Soho, London

Strangers: An Exclusive Evening With Belle Burden

Belle Burden is the author of the instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage.

Cadogan Hall, London

Knaresborough Heritage Centre Talk - The Forgotten War

The Forgotten War: The Civil War in Yorkshire 1642 - 1643Presented By Mike TurpinMost accounts of the English Civil War tend to concentrate on the southern coun…

Knaresborough Methodist Church, Knaresborough

The British Folklore of Stone Circles

Explore the secrets, wonder and mystery of Britain’s stone circles with folklorist Jon Norman Mason.

The Wardrobe, Leeds

Book Launch: Beneath the Labels

The long awaited Beneath The Labels is a series of 6 books that takes societal conversations and expands the narrative using poetry as its literary foundation w…

Morocco Bound , London

Astronomy Talks - From Here to Infinity

From Here to Infinity - exploring the scale of the universe.How big is the universe and how far can we see with our most powerful telescopes?From the moon, to t…

The Friarage Theatre, Yarm