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June 2023

London Branch: Wallace Collection Guided Tour

Saturday, 10th June, 11:55 am - 1:00 pm
The Wallace Collection Manchester Square London W1U 3BN, Hertford House, Manchester Square,
London, W1U 3BN United Kingdom
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ESU London branch guided tour for Wallace Collection in Hertford House, Manchester Square, London
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London Branch: Book Club

Wednesday, 21st June, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until Wednesday, 31st January 2024

The English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on earley.kathleen@gmail.com Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…

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Alan Rhode in conversation with Leena Norms

Thursday, 22nd June, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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A photo of Alan Rhode
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ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2023

Friday, 23rd June, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sam Wanamaker Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside
London, SE1 9DT
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Performing Shakespeare participants standing outside of the globe
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Violin Concert with Emmanuel Bach at Dartmouth House

Monday, 26th June, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth House for an evening of music with award-winning violinist Emmanuel Bach A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available for just £10 - book soon to secure your discounted ticket! ESU Music Scholar and Winner of the 2018 Royal Overseas League String Competition, Emmanuel Bach is fast gaining recognition in the UK and abroad and has performed with the legendary Anne-Sophie Mutter and Maxim Vengerov. During this performance for the ESU…

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London Branch: Dartmouth House Philosophy Group

Monday, 26th June, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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London Branch: Dartmouth House Philosophy Group

Join us in the splendid surroundings of Dartmouth House and meet your fellow thinkers for the first Dartmouth House Philosophy Group. This new group is free of charge and open to members of abilities. You will not need to be a Dartmouth House member or to use a day pass to take part. Please reserve your place, so that we can send you our pre-group ‘food for thought’. You will be welcome to enjoy Grayson’s hospitality as the bar will…

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London Branch: Dartmouth House Chess Club

Monday, 26th June, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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Chess Club in London Dartmouth House

The London Branch would like to welcome ESU members and guests of all ages and abilities to the inaugural Dartmouth House Chess Club. You do not need a Dartmouth House membership or a day pass to attend this free, drop-in event, but please register your interest to reserve your spot. Chess sets are available, but do bring your own if you prefer. We look forward to sharing a game of chess with you in the comfort of the Revelstoke Room…

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July 2023

Fourth of July Celebrations at the ESU

Tuesday, 4th July, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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Oxfordshire Annual Dinner

Friday, 14th July, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Linacre College, St Cross Road
Oxford, OX1 3JA United Kingdom
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The Oxfordshire 2023 Dinner will be held 100 years after the first Oxford ESU Dinner was held at Oriel College in 1923. This year the college is undergoing building work and cannot accommodate us. However, Linacre College has kindly offered to host us. Speaker to be confirmed. To book contact Dr Jan Carter jan@paddockcottage.net or ring 01865 848528 or Tim Hallchurch tim@paddockcottage.net 01865 377099

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London Branch: Book Club

Wednesday, 19th July, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until Wednesday, 31st January 2024

The English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom
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The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on earley.kathleen@gmail.com Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…

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