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  • Field visitThe facade of the former Sion Baptist Chapel on Peckover Street, now a Sikh Gurdwara.

    Changing religious buildings in a changing urban landscape

    Buildings often outlive their original use, even imposing religious buildings. See how changing uses reflect the changing city.

    Bradford
    Open to all
    Monday 22 September 2025
    £10.00 - £10.00
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  • LectureA flock of swans flying in formation against a pale blue sky.

    A night on the extinction express

    Join award-winning conservationist Sacha Dench on a journey flying alongside Bewick’s swans from Russia to the UK by paramotor. Find out why we need conservation efforts without borders and, as Sacha calls it, an MI5 for nature.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 22 September 2025
    Free
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  • LectureMountain valley with steep rocky peaks, green slopes and scattered trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Walking the mountains of Spain

    Phil Lawler talks about walks he has discovered, or created, in three Spanish regions.

    Huddersfield
    Open to all
    Tuesday 23 September 2025
    Free
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Latest news

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Giant great ape installed on Society’s Terrace

Internationally renowned Australian artist Lisa Roet has installed a 13 metre (43 ft) sculpture of a great ape on the Terrace at the Society.  

Thursday 4 Sep 2025
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Over 2,100 geographers gather at Annual International Conference

Wednesday 3 Sep 2025
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Book now for our autumn 2025 events

Monday 1 Sep 2025
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Increase in GCSE numbers highlights growing awareness of geography's importance

Thursday 21 Aug 2025

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