Join us for a tour of the ESU's opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace From a banker's ostentatious home to a military hospital, and now the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious and varied history, discover its story which […]
Join us for an evening of informative and exciting conversation with Robert Ward, Japan Chair and Director of Geo-economics and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Robert will be discussing why geopolitics matters and providing an overview of key geopolitical issues affecting today’s world. The talk will begin at 6.30pm and guests […]
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 […]
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