The ESU presents a celebration of love with an alluring twist this Valentine's Day weekend. On Saturday, 10 February, Dartmouth House, the ESU and Cocktails & Conversations will host an enchanting ball, transforming each room to represent one of the 7 Deadly Sins. Prepare to be captivated by immersive experiences and thrilling performances, indulge in […]
Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the Great Bustard, a once-extinct population of birds in Wiltshire. The talk will take place from 11am at the White Hart Hotel, Salisbury David Waters' founded the Great Bustard group in 1998 and his talk will give a brief history of the Great Bustard, […]
We are excited to be joined on Tuesday, 5 March for an insightful evening with TedX speaker Helen Russell. Helen's new book 'How to Raise a Viking,' will be released on 15, February and this talk at the ESU will touch on all aspects of her book, as well as her new lifestyle. After a […]
Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the history of the Music of the English Country Church at the White Hart Hotel, hosted by Frances Howard. ‘Music of the English Parish Church’ is a subject which brings to life a music tradition that is under the radar of most books about […]
Brush up on your general knowledge and join us for the annual ESU Quiz night! Eight teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening, a Dartmouth House bar tab worth £60! Each team will tackle a variety of topics across different themed rounds. There will […]
Join the South Wales branch of the ESU at the Cardiff City Stadium for a lunch time conversation with Dr John Geraint and Roy Noble. There will also be an opportunity to hear from the chairman of the ESU, Miles Young. Dr John Geraint will be talking about 'Making History on Film and in Print.' […]
The building of the Suez Canal was both a marvel of engineering construction and the symbolic meeting of East and West. It was the vision of Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat, who with his enthusiasm for the project won the vital backing of Louis Napoleon, whose perseverance overcame the British Prime Minister’s determination to […]
Lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence is in conversation with Alastair Niven. Continuing this popular series of ESU Conversations, Alastair Niven will explore the trajectory of Julie’s career in these important public offices. The role of Lord-lieutenant is mirrored across the UK. Julie Spence stands in for the King at any events or duties where it […]
Join us for a spirited conversation about Latin American Security with Dr Irene Mia at Dartmouth House!
Join ESU Salisbury branch for a discussion on the Roman army at the White Hart Hotel, Salisbury. A living history talk, describing a set of Roman Legionary soldiers’ equipment from helmet crest from cross. All items that John Smith will be using to bring history to life are copies of examples found as archaeological finds. […]
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