Middle Class Recruits to Communism in the 1930s Why did some idealistic young people join the Communist Party...
Lord Kelvin and the French 'F' Word: The Greatest Victorian Scientist? Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was Professor of Natural Philosophy at the...
The King in the Car Park: The Discovery and Identification of Richard III This lecture will focus on discussion of the archaeological dig...
The Hidden Face of British Gardening Gardening has been big business since the 17th century, but how can we measure its growth and economic importance?
Apprenticeship in early modern London: The economic origins and destinations of City apprentices in the 16th and 17th centuries The prospect of an apprenticeship attracted thousands of youths to...
Philanthropy Then, Philanthropy Now This lecture outlines the challenges of modern-day society and how...
Disease and Death in Late Stuart London A specialist in British and European History, Maureen Waller's books...
Leadership and Change: Prime Ministers in the Post-War World - Alec Douglas-Home Continuing last year's series of lectures, delivered by distinguished guest...