Discover how Suffolk’s landscapes, legends, and history shaped both M.R. James' academic work and his haunting fiction!M.R. James' East AngliaBest known for his chilling ghost stories, M.R. James was also one of the leading medieval scholars of his time - and deeply connected to East Anglia. In this richly illustrated talk, discover how Suffolk’s landscapes, […]

This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval.Rebels, Revolutionaries and Insurrectionists (virtual)Online Series running on Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2026 from 2pm-3.30pmHow does society maintain order - and what happens when that order is disrupted? This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval. […]

Derek Wilson tells the remarkable story of the aircraft that crashed into what is now Moreton Hall in Bury St EdmundsThe Mission Mistress, The Story of Its Crew and Their CommemorationOn 6 January 1945, a B-17 Flying Fortress named The Mission Mistress took off from Rougham Airfield - its crew bound for Germany on a […]

This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval.Rebels, Revolutionaries and Insurrectionists (virtual)Online series running on Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2026, 2pm-3.30pm How does society maintain order - and what happens when that order is disrupted? This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval. From […]

This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval.Rebels, Revolutionaries and Insurrectionists (virtual)Online series running on Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2026, 2pm-3.30pmHow does society maintain order - and what happens when that order is disrupted? This engaging online series explores key sociological ideas around power, deviance, and upheaval. From […]

Discover the world of medieval fortifications and uncover how castles were more than just military strongholds!Medieval Castle Design: Power, Protection and PrestigeDiscover the world of medieval fortifications and uncover how castles were more than just military strongholds. This lecture explores the evolution of castle design from motte-and-bailey structures to imposing stone fortresses, examining how architecture […]

Join us for a mystical gathering to honor The Mushroom God and celebrate the magic of nature's fungi in all its glory!Mushroom God?Can a mystical experience be triggered by a plant - and if so, is it still authentic? This fascinating lecture delves into the relationship between entheogenic plants and religious or spiritual experiences, drawing […]

An engaging and interactive talk on the development of arms and armour, and Heraldry, through the Middle Ages !The Development of Armour Through The Middle AgesAn engaging and interactive talk on the development of arms and armour, and Heraldry, through the Middle Ages . The talk will explain on the rise and eventual fall of […]

Dr Jack Fawbert explores how the clash between the Mods and Rockers transformed the way we understand crime, deviance, and society!Mods and Rockers and Moral PanicsIn the mid-1960s, clashes between ‘mods’ and ‘rockers’ in British seaside towns shocked the nation - and transformed the way we understand crime, deviance, and society. In this thought-provoking lecture, […]

Terence Victor Barnes share his own powerful personal account of his experiences during the Falklands War.In this powerful personal account, Terrence Barnes, a former Royal Marine shares his experience of the Falklands War as a 19-year-old on the front line. From the landing at San Carlos to the intense helicopter assault on Sapper Hill, this […]

This lecture explores the legal, ethical, and social standing of non-human animals through sociological and psychological lenses.How do we view animals - and what does that say about us? This lecture explores the legal, ethical, and social standing of non-human animals through sociological and psychological lenses. From debates around animal rights and personhood to the […]