This talk will explore Ruth Mallory's story, wife of Everest climber George, and a founder member of the Pinnacle Club, the first all female rock climbing club in Britain.
In the four years from her marriage to George in 1914 to the end of the First World War, she had three children, learned to lead climbs and even made one first ascent.
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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