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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Anthony Jenkinson and the mystery of Aru Sultan
This Be Inspired talk by Nick Fielding explores the mystery of the Aru Sultan, a young woman brought to England by merchant adventurer Anthony Jenkinson in the 16th century.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 12 January 2026 - Lecture
Confronting flood risk and climate change
Peter Doktor will explain the approach being taken to develop the Broadland Futures Initiative, which aims to improve the resilience of people, places, and the environment to flooding.
NorwichOpen to allThursday 15 January 2026 - Lecture
The spirit of the rainforest
Scientist and author Rosa Vásquez Espinoza takes us on a deeply personal journey into the heart of the Amazon, exploring the rainforest not just as an ecosystem, but as a living, breathing entity.
Bath and onlineOpen to allMonday 19 January 2026