Programme of Meetings
Upcoming Lectures
Saturday 12 September, 10:00am
Visit to St.Mary's Church Laira and parts of nearby Laira.
Contact Alan Cousins (01752 843750)
Tuesday 15 September, 7:00pm
Tibetan visions on the Plym
Dr. Hannibal Taubes (University of Manchester)
Tuesday 29 September, 7:00pm
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that some are more equal than others: Liberty and equality in the American Revolution
Prof. Max Edling (King's College London)
Tuesday 10 November, 7:00pm
The Devonshire Regiment in the Great War
Tony Rea (Local Historian) ()
Tuesday 24 November, 7:00pm
The First Friendly invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain
Dr. Sam Edwards (Loughborough University)
Tuesday 1 December, 7:00pm
Port Cities as Cosmopolitan Places? - the Hanseatic Cities in the wake of Nazism
Dr. Jeremy De Waal (University of Exeter)
Tuesday 9 February, 7:00pm
Women and the Royal Navy in the Age of Sail
Prof. Elaine Murphy (University of Plymouth)
Tuesday 23 February, 7:00pm
A Night at the Inn:the EliteExperienceof Empire 1650 - 1850
Prof. Daniel Maudlin (University of Plymouth)
Tuesday 2 March, 7:00pm
Oliver Cromwell:Commander in Chief. Christopher Durston Memorial Lecture
Prof. Ronald Hutton (University of Bristol)
Tuesday 4 May, 7:00pm
An unexpected window on English maritime history: the Spanish Inquisition archives
Dr. Teresa Tinsley (University of Exeter)
Parking: Closest parking to the University is Drake Circus (PL1 1EA) or Regent Street (PL4 8BA).
This is a joint programme in collaboration with the History Department at the University of Plymouth.
Booking for lectures: Booking is easy now just click on the title of the lecture and it will take you to the Eventbrite page. Eventbrite tickets will be free to Members otherwise £6 or concessions £4.
All talks start at 7.00 p.m.
Local Historical Association membership:
Ordinary membership £8, Family Membership £12 and Student Membership £4. If you wish to make a Faster Payment into the Branch bank account please email John Stead for bank details.
Membership Secretary: John Stead, 2 Jessops, Plympton. Plymouth, PL7 4HW johnhstead3874@aol.com
HA Contact Alan H. Cousins, 1 Russell Court, Russell Close, SALTASH. PL12 4LZ a.cousins345@btinternet.com