Nottingham Civic Society

The Ken Brand Lecture - Senses, Stories and Situations
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Over some 30 years, Nottingham architect Julian Marsh and his practice have completed many award-winning buildings in Nottingham and elsewhere. Julian will take us through his principles and practice..

Trent Bridge
2026-03-10 19:30 - 21:00
Mick Barrett traces the long history of our major river crossing.

Caring For Our Past
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:00
Toby Ebbs of Nottingham City Historic Buildings Trust focuses on care and neglect of the city’s historic buildings.

Nottingham - Fact or Fiction?
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00
Graham Woodward looks in detail at some of Nottingham’s myths and legends.

The Meadows - Southside Story
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00
Graham Woodward takes us through the fascinating history of the Meadows.

The Leen: Nottingham's 'Other' River
2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:00
Dr David Beckingham and Dr Rachel Dishington, curators of the University of Nottingham’s new exhibition at the Lakeside Arts Pavilion, will describe the ongoing history and life of the city’s important, but sometimes overlooked, waterway.

Standing In This Place
2025-10-14 19:30 - 21:00
The sculptor Rachel Carter describes the inspiration and the story behind her new creation in the Broad Marsh Green Heart.

Annual General Meeting, followed by Wollaton: Sale of the Century
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
Graham Woodward commemorates the City’s purchase of Wollaton Hall and Park, one hundred years ago.

The Ken Brand Lecture: Far and Near
2025-04-15 19:30 - 21:00
Nottingham-born architect Bill Taylor, formerly of world-renowned Hopkins Architects, looks back on architectural projects ranging far and wide and including our own two universities.

Nottinghamshire's Gardens
2025-03-18 19:30 - 21:00
With the approach of Spring Philip Jones takes us on a tour of our county’s renowned Gardens.

Tales from the Caves: Exploring Nottingham's Underground Stories
2025-02-18 07:30 - 21:00
Dr Chris King and Dr Charlotte May of Nottingham University explore the myth and reality Nottingham’s underground history.

At Your Service: 175 Years of Shopping at Boots
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00
Sophie Clapp, Archivist with the Nottingham’s Boots Company, takes us through the remarkable story of the company’s High Street success.
