10 times a year we have a talk on a topic of general interest.
Take a look through the upcoming events and for a full idea of the subjects covered, view our “Past Talks”
Future Talks
The Big Stink – how Victorian London’s sewer system was created
Meeting date:
20 July, 2026
20 July, 2026
Presenter:
Roger Mendham
Roger Mendham
The Cheapside Hoard
Meeting date:
17 August, 2026
17 August, 2026
Presenter:
Stephen Chater
Stephen Chater
House of War – decoding the Middle East today
Meeting date:
21 September, 2026
21 September, 2026
Presenter:
Lt. Gen. Sir Simon Mayall
Lt. Gen. Sir Simon Mayall
Annual General Meeting followed by talk on present day Iran
Meeting date:
19 October, 2026
19 October, 2026
Presenter:
Dr Mehrdad Khonsari
Dr Mehrdad Khonsari
Details:
Following our short AGM, Dr Khonsari will give a talk on the present day politics and economics of Iran. Dr Khonsari, an Iranian political activist in exile, is one of the leading writers and commentators in his field. He was a senior Iranian diplomat until the Islamist revolution in 1979 pushed him into exile, whereupon he became an adviser to the Iranian Prime Minister in exile and also to the late Shah's son. Since 1991 he has founded or been active in various institutions commenting on Iranian affairs and has made frequent appearances on TV.
Following our short AGM, Dr Khonsari will give a talk on the present day politics and economics of Iran. Dr Khonsari, an Iranian political activist in exile, is one of the leading writers and commentators in his field. He was a senior Iranian diplomat until the Islamist revolution in 1979 pushed him into exile, whereupon he became an adviser to the Iranian Prime Minister in exile and also to the late Shah's son. Since 1991 he has founded or been active in various institutions commenting on Iranian affairs and has made frequent appearances on TV.
The Aristocrat, the Able Seaman & the tragic sinking of RMS Titanic
Meeting date:
16 November, 2026
16 November, 2026
Presenter:
Angela Young
Angela Young
Christmas Lunch
Meeting date:
21 December, 2026
21 December, 2026
Presenter:
No talk
No talk