Where former practising solicitor and managing partner of a City law firm, Colin Davey, brings real cases to life, from a snail in a ginger beer bottle to outraged apartment dwellers being overlooked by a UK cultural institution. Colin Davey writes and lectures, and from time to time does guided walks in London. He holds an MBA, and… Read more

The mid nineteenth century saw the beginnings of what became the enormous fight women embarked on for their right to vote, receive higher education and to become practising doctors. Some women became engaged in all three causes, but it is the latter that became my greatest interest. My lecture focuses on the early struggles of… Read more

This month, instead of our traditional festive lunch, we have an online delight. (Bring your own mincepies.) Paul Robbins is an experienced presenter and author who has a lifetime passion for History. Whilst Paul lives with his family in a small village near the Kent coast, he is a proud Cockney by birth.This talk is… Read more

This talk will cover the historical background, an assessment and consideration of the genre of G&S, a look at the vast amount of social and political satire within the shows,  and finally will assess the world-wide popularity of G&S into the 21st Century. The presenter, Bernard Lockett is a life-long enthusiast of G&S and an… Read more

A talk by Will Rathouse PhD. He will take us on a virtual guided walk on the Southwark Thames foreshore from London Bridge to Gabriel’s Wharf looking at the varied industrial archaeology of the area. Will has been working on the Thames Discovery Programme for a little over two years. The Thames Discovery Programme is… Read more

Find out how the world’s oldest system of medicine developed, from China’s mythological beginnings, and through the rise and fall of various dynasties. It continues to evolve today, as practitioners around the world adapt this ancient medicine to modern ailments. Tess Lugos is a traditional acupuncturist and resides in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Read more

This is the story of great discoveries by some less well known medical heroes. Their discoveries laid the foundations for modern medicine, and their stories are a fascinating account of genius and innovation. Brian Posner was educated at Durham University Medical School. He was a GP for 40 years and a Medical Administrator for a… Read more

Christine and Peter Padwick will give a talk which is a light-hearted survey of banning and censorship over the past 100 years or so, with pictures, songs & anecdotes. It will touch on George Formby, the BBC, cricket, Marilyn Monroe,  G.B. Shaw, the Crazy Gang, Dr. Crippen, Alfred Hitchcock, Eartha Kitt, Frank Sinatra, D.H. Lawrence,… Read more

Ian Buchan “Magic Ian” is a retired Civil Servant who has been performing magic for children and adults for almost 35 years. He is a member and Past President of Edinburgh Magic Circle with several awards to his name and is offering an interactive and entertaining talk, “My Magic, magicians and more”. Ian talks about… Read more