Wednesday 25 February 2026 Ooh Matron! A History of Carry On Films One of the most enduring and popular of film comedies are the Carry On films. 31 films were made between 1958 and 1992 and their reputation for bawdy fun has never disappeared. This talk takes us through the rise of this beloved series, […]
Wednesday 25 March 2026 Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain Oliver Cromwell remains one of the most controversial and complex figures in British history. He ruled over what was so far the only republic in British history, and he deeply divided his contemporaries over whether he was a hero or a villain. Historians’ assessments of Cromwell […]
Wednesday 22nd April 2026 The Beatles Story, Part 1 – Beatlemania!, 62-65 A fascinating talk about the early years of the Beatles! Our guest speaker will discuss this wonderful group, who made so many fantastic recordings during the era of Beatlemania: ‘Love Me Do’, ‘She Loves You’, ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, ‘A Hard […]
Wednesday 27th May 2026 Sentinels of the Sea – The Amazing History of Lighthouses A general introduction to “pharology” – the study of lighthouses and other navigational aids, giving an outline from the prototype – the Pharos of Alexandria, through the evolving history of their construction, methods of illumination, operation and maintenance, including the extraordinary […]
Wednesday 24th June 2026 The Best Exotic Hotel- Growing Old Disgracefully Deborah will talk about how the film of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel came about – how our attitude to ageing has changed, helped by the film, and what it was like to go on set in India and meet the stars. And how […]
