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John Betjeman is best know as the 20th century most popular Poet Laureate. His verses were easy to understand and encouraged people to read poetry for the first time. Yet his work as a writer and commentator on English Architecture, both old and modern had, arguably, more impact on our perception of the built heritage than… Read more

Roger talks accompanied by music of Cole Porter, his huge inherited wealth, his extravagant, at times shocking life style. His many loves, his marriage of convenience, the riding accident that changed his life, his wonderful lyrics and timeless music Doors open from 9:45 for registration and coffee or tea. The speaker starts 10:30 and should… Read more

The cathedral is an icon for the city, its historic core, and a living place of worship. This talks looks at the remarkable history of the Cathedral and its site, revealing the 900-year-old story of this remarkable institution and its place in the city’s long history. Speaker Stuart Orme Doors open from 9:45 for registration… Read more

Jeff Jacklin will give an eye opening but funny account of our health service. Doors open from 9:45 for registration and coffee or tea. The speaker starts 10:30 and should be finished by 11:30 Read more

Michael Burton will explain how China Tea became a British obsession. A story of spies, greyhound like ships and a successful plan to “transplant China into India” and all because of the British love of their “cuppa” Doors open from 9:45 for registration and coffee or tea. The speaker starts 10:30 and should be finished… Read more

John Pinion describes an expedition to Antarctica, sailing from New Zealand to the Ross Sea, visiting the expedition huts of Scott and Shackleton, then traversing the Ross Ice Shelf halfway around the continent to the Antarctic Peninsula and via Deception Island onwards towards Argentina. Read more

This is traditionally the meeting when we hand over the stage to the extremely talented musicians from Stamford School who come and perform for us each year. The instruments they play on have in the past included the piano, violin, guitar, saxophone, flute and clarinet, as well a number of singers. Introduced by their music… Read more

"If you build it, he will come". Simon Curtin talks about the success of an 8-year project to bring the osprey back to the Belvoir Castle Estate after an absence of over 200 years Read more