Forgotten Wives examines the ways in which marriage has contributed to the ‘disremembering’ of women’s achievements. Ann Oakley examines the conventions of history and biography-writing using case studies of the wives of well-known men – Charlotte Shaw, Mary Booth, Jeannette Tawney and Janet Beveridge. Join us to hear Ann talk about her book. This will… Continue reading Forgotten Wives – Ann Oakley
Tamar’s book examines the effects on us of touch, and of touch deprivation – what we feel when we are touched, what it means to us, and the fact that some individuals and cultures are more tactile than others. Join us to find out more. This is a hybrid event – on Zoom and with… Continue reading Tamar Swade – The Touch Taboo
Hunter Davies has lived close to Hampstead Heath for more than 60 years and has walked on it nearly every day he was in London. In this book he visits all parts from Kenwood to the Vale of Health, from Parliament Hill to Boudicca’s mound. As he walks he talks to the diverse array of… Continue reading Hunter Davies – My year on Hampstead Heath
In Curious Crouch End, historian Andrew Whitehead tells the stories hidden away amid the Victorian villas and Edwardian terraces of this fashionable corner of North London. Join us on Zoom to hear Andrew talk about his book. Register on Eventbrite (Virtual event) Find out more about the book Curious Crouch End
Carmel McConnell wrote Change Activist: Make Things Happen Fast. She believes each one of us has the potential to create positive change for ourselves, our communities and our world. Carmel calls herself a change activist – someone who takes action in line with their values, even when that is outside the comfort zone. She set… Continue reading Change Activist: Make Things Happen Fast – Carmel McConnell
Professor Kevin Fenton, CBE, FFPH is London’s Regional Director at Public Health England and Regional Director Public Health NHS London. His work in this role combatting the COVID-19 pandemic was recognised by ranking second in the 2021 Powerlist of the most influential Black Britons. Now it is time to consider what the Public Health service… Continue reading Kevin Fenton – The challenges for Public Health after the pandemic
