• Lord Lieutenant Julie Spence in conversation with Alastair Niven

    Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • ESU Members’ Event: Afternoon tea at the House of Lords

    The House of Lords

    The ESU’s annual Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords for members and alumni will take place on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. This will be held during IPSC week and so the participants will be in attendance. The event will take place in Cholmondeley Room and the House of Lords Terrace, a classic menu of […]

  • London Branch: Book Club

    Recurring
    The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    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 [email protected] Complete and […]

  • An Evening with Elizabeth Uviebinené

    The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    Elizabeth Uviebinené is the award-winning author of five books including the bestselling Slay In Your Lane and she’ll be joining us to discuss her incredible career success and her new app, Storia. Our minds have never been so active, processing everything from content to conversations, the mundane to cherished memories, aspirations, and worries. Basically, we’re overstimulated […]

  • London Branch: Book Club

    Recurring
    The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    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 [email protected] Complete and […]

  • ‘Red, Black and Ignorant’ – a play by Moovida

    Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    Following a debut performance at Marseille’s Théâtre de la Mer, Moovida Académie brings Red, Black, and Ignorant to Dartmouth House on 4 July. This highly relevant, dystopian play, first performed at the Barbican in 1996, looks at the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust with drama and sensitivity. It is the fruit of a partnership that […]

  • ESU Fourth of July Summer Party 2024

    Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    In celebration of the English-Speaking Union’s 106th birthday, we are hosting our annual 4th July summer party at our headquarters, Dartmouth House, in Mayfair. Enjoy cocktails, great music, appetisers, and a night of unforgettable conversations! The ticket price includes a drink and canapé upon arrival. This is an opportunity to celebrate all the amazing work […]

  • London Branch: Book Club

    Recurring
    The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    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 [email protected] Complete and […]

  • London Branch: Charles Spicer on ‘Coffee with Hitler’

    Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

    The London Branch of the ESU is joined by best-selling author, Charles Spicer, who will tell us the incredible true story of the amateur intelligence agents who befriended the Nazis in the lead-up to the Second World War. A Telegraph History Book of the Year, 'Coffee with Hitler: The British Amateurs Who Tried to Civilise […]