This is the story of Willie Read and his 1912 unknown expedition from Srinagar, over the Pamirs and across Central Asia to Siberia.
Hear Nick’s tale from when he bought a set of 87 magic lantern slides with little idea of who was in them and where they were taken.
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Time to change
Join James Godman for an inspiring evening of films, lively discussion and debate as we explore why it is time to change our lives to support the world we live in.
Bath and onlineOpen to allMonday 16 February 2026 - Lecture
The geology, archaeology, history and environment of Cave Hill
Cave Hill dominates the skyline of Belfast and Cormac Hamill will reflect on the geology of the site and human influences upon it from the Mesolithic period to modern history.
BelfastOpen to allThursday 19 February 2026 - Lecture
A history of polar exploration in 50 objects
Writer, biographer and researcher Anne Strathie shares stories of objects from key periods in polar exploration history, from Cook’s circumnavigations in the 1770s to the aviation age of the early 1930s.
GranthamOpen to allWednesday 25 February 2026