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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Time to change
Join James Godman for an inspiring evening of films, lively discussion and debate as we explore why it is time to change our lives to support the world we live in.
Bath and onlineOpen to allMonday 16 February 2026 - Lecture
The geology, archaeology, history and environment of Cave Hill
Cave Hill dominates the skyline of Belfast and Cormac Hamill will reflect on the geology of the site and human influences upon it from the Mesolithic period to modern history.
BelfastOpen to allThursday 19 February 2026 - Lecture
A history of polar exploration in 50 objects
Writer, biographer and researcher Anne Strathie shares stories of objects from key periods in polar exploration history, from Cook’s circumnavigations in the 1770s to the aviation age of the early 1930s.
GranthamOpen to allWednesday 25 February 2026