Mick Conefrey, the author of Fallen, the new biography of George Mallory, talks about researching his Everest books and documentaries at the Society, and the crucial importance of archival research.

  • LectureAnne Strathie posing for a photo in front of the natural harbour on Deception Island.

    A history of polar exploration in 50 objects - Exeter

    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.

    £10.00 - £12.00
  • Lecture'You are still so beautiful' sign on lampost.

    Public space for all - Pippa Catterall

    Have you ever entered a space, a room, a building and felt that you do not belong there, or you do not feel safe? Too much public space marginalises rather than includes, whilst safety features are often designed more to protect property than people.

    £3.00 - £6.00
  • LectureAnne Strathie posing for a photo in front of the natural harbour on Deception Island.

    A history of polar exploration in 50 objects - Falmouth

    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.

    £12.00 - £15.00