Formal and Informal Empire in the 19th Century - Professor Richard J Evans

A lecture on the global shift from informal economic and trading empires to the formal imperial empires that still casts its shadow over the world today.

Keep it Short: J.S. Bach's Magnificat - Professor Christopher Hogwood

A lecture on what makes J. S. Bach’s Magnificat a masterpiece.

The Historical Function of Town Halls - Dr Tristram Hunt MP

The deep history behind the great Victorian Town Halls of Northern England, created on the back of new Industrial wealth and great civic aspirations.

Why Conserve the Cutty Sark? - Richard Doughty

From mutiny and murder to trade and glory, the world’s last tea clipper has seen it all, including a fire in 2007. The Chief Executive of The Cutty Sark Trust looks back on the restoration of the ship that is due to be finished in Spring 2012.

Literature and Politics in 17th Century London - Dr Anna Beer

The stories of Sir Walter Ralegh and John Milton, through the turbulent times of the Civil War and Restoration.

The History of the Lord Mayor's Show - Dominic Reid OBE

The Lord Mayor’s Show is one of the longest established and best known annual events in the City of London, dating back to 1215. This lecture will reveal the fascinating history of the show.

Arthur Sullivan Masterclass - Professor David Owen Norris

A masterclass on Sullivan's Songs with young artists: Mark Austin, Harry Bennett, Laura Crowther, David Jones, Frederick Long, Ashley Riches, Belinda Williams and Darcey Wynter.

Arthur Sullivan's Song-writing Technique - Professor David Owen Norris

A lecture (from the piano) on Arthur Sullivan's approach to writing his songs, by Professor David Owen Norris.

The End of the Old World Order, 1530 to 1650 - Dr Simon Thurley

The Reformation and the Civil War, two events a century apart, created an astonishing originality and independence in English Building.

Britain in the 20th Century: The Character of the Post-war Period - Professor Vernon Bogdanor

The post war period saw the decline in British national self-confidence. – Why?

Britain's global trade in the Great Days of Sail - Dr John McAleer

Retracing the history of British merchant shipping – one of the richest and most important strands of British history.

The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake - Sebastian Peake

A celebration of the Mervyn Peake centenary, looking at the biographical context of the man's art and writing

Soothing the Savage Breast - Professor Glenn D Wilson

Is there a link between music and psychological wellbeing?

The Greenlanders: Arctic whaleships and whalers - Dr Bernard Stonehouse

Dr Stonehouse charts the historical expeditions made to the Arctic by British whaling ships.

From Jenner to Wakefield: The long shadow of the anti-vaccination movement - Professor Gareth Williams

Professor Gareth Williams examines the legacy of Dr Edward Jenner and the rise of the anti-vaccination movement.

Vision and Values in a Time of Volatility: Lecture One - Professor Kenneth Costa

A lecture on ethical approaches in business, delivered by Professor Michael Mainelli.

Ancient and Modern: Ongoing Translations of the Bible - Professor David Ford

Professor David Ford presents his research into the hermeneutics of Bible translation.

Dumbing down or sharpening up? The Church's abandonment of the King James Version - Revd Colin Sedgwick

A critical reconsideration of the place of the King James Bible within modern Christianity.

The Language of the King James Bible: Introduction - Professor Tim Connell

An overview of historical translations of the Bible and the impact of the King James Version.