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.
- Lecture
The very worst journey in the world
In this Be Inspired talk, Hugh Turner revisits the challenges and terrors of 'The very worst journey in the world'.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 2 March 2026 - Lecture
School Member lecture: what’s happening to global governance? - Professor Emma Mawdsley
Join our School Member lecture this Spring to explore the recent trends in global governance and what futures might lie ahead.
LondonTeachersWednesday 4 March 2026 - Lecture
Rethinking the future of our seas and what you can do to help
Stephen Akester will describe the state of the world’s fisheries and also cover how the push for marine conservation areas has fared, with practical advice on the fish you can eat in support of a sustainable industry.
NorwichOpen to allMonday 16 March 2026