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