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.