Our Evening Lecture programme
Over the last year we have started a series of entertaining and informative evening lectures on topics of general historical interest, conducted by local history lecturer Don Chiswell. Where possible the subjects have a connection to local history, and the talks are supported by relevant objects from the Museum's collections.
The talks take place on the second Thursday of the month at the Museum at 7.30pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2 for children, students of OAPs. Tickets can be pre-booked via the Museum or bought on the night. The programme for the next few months is as follows:
The Slave Trade
Thursday 9th October 2008 at 7.30pm
The true story behind the trade; how it began, worked and was
abolished.
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Thursday 13th November 2008 at 7.30pm
Discover the truth behind the Gunpowder Plot and Guy
Fawkes!
Oliver Cromwell
Thursday 11th December 2008 at 7.30pm
350 years after his death, find out about the life of 'God's
Englishman'
The Emperor Hadrian
Thursday 8th January 2009 at 7.30pm
Not just a wall builder, but a remarkable Emperor, discover
his story!
Inside the Medieval Mind
Thursday 12th February 2009 at 7.30pm
Uncover the thoughts, superstitions and beliefs of Medieval
people
Darwin and Evolution
Thursday 12th March 2009 at 7.30pm
The story of Charles Darwin and the 'Origin of Species' 150
years on.