This new group, starting in April 2026, covers the whole sweep of history, with the topics very much led by the interests of the group’s members.

The premise is based on all members offering to give a presentation at some point during their membership. This could be delivered in pairs or small groups as well as individually. It is not envisaged that external speakers will be used.

Each presentation can typically be created in Microsoft PowerPoint (technical support is available) and is expected to last approximately one hour (inclusive of Q&A.)

2026 Programme

Date	Speaker	Topic
20 Apr	Chris Carson	Britain and the Spanish Civil War
18 May	John Sanders	Slavery, Slander & Strife: The Dolphinholme Strike of                      1832-33
15 Jun	Mary McBride	Constance Markievicz: debutante, artist, soldier, politician
20 Jul	Bernie McGrath	The Immortal Dinner 1817
17 Aug	Rita Lewin	The origins and impact of the Protocols of the elders of Zion
21 Sep	Estelle Lowe	China and the Opium Wars
19 Oct	Bernard & Lucy Modlinksy	The origin of the Plantagenets
16 Nov	Angela & Steve Kimber	tbc
21 Dec	Debbie Yates	The Victorian Christmas and the origin of their ghost stories