3rd April - Closed Good Friday

 

10th April - Peter Slater : Do I Know Who I Am?
 

A Journey in Search of My Birth Family
What does it mean to truly know who you are? In this deeply personal and
thought-provoking talk, Peter Slater shares his journey to uncover his birth
family exploring the emotional, practical and sometimes unexpected challenges
along the way. From moments of hope to difficult questions of identity and
belonging, this is a story that resonates far beyond one individual experience.
Join us for an engaging and reflective evening that invites us all to consider the
importance of roots, memory and the search for self.

 

 

17th April - John Whitfield Poverty and Prosperity in Britain, 1880–1914
 

The years leading up to the First World War are often seen as a time of growing
wealth and progress — but how evenly was that prosperity shared? In this
engaging talk, John Whitfield explores the contrasting realities of life in Britain
during this period, from expanding industry and rising living standards to the
persistence of poverty in towns and cities. Drawing on vivid examples and
contemporary voices, this session offers a fascinating insight into a society on
the brink of profound change, and asks what these contrasts can tell us about
Britain then — and now.

 

24th April - Dave Andrews Richard III – Bones Beneath the Car Park
 

In 2012, one of the most remarkable historical discoveries in recent British history took place beneath an ordinary Leicester car park. In this fascinating talk, Dave Andrews explores the dramatic search for and identification of the remains of King Richard III, a story that captured the imagination of the nation. Combining history, archaeology and a touch of detective work, this
session looks at what was found, how it was proven, and what it reveals about one of England’s most controversial monarchs.