Nottinghamshire's Gardens
2025-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom
With the approach of Spring Philip Jones takes us on a tour of our county’s renowned Gardens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

The Ken Brand Lecture - Senses, Stories and Situations
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:00
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..

Annual General Meeting - Talk: 50th Anniversary of the Castle Excavations
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00
Andrew Hamilton talks about the Nottingham Castle excavations which took place 50 years ago.

Nottingham North and South
2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00
Kurt Hatton and Graham Woodward explore Basford and Clifton, their origins, their development, their character, and what they are today.

On The Waterfront
2026-11-10 19:30 - 21:00
Nottingham’s Riverside is taking on a new look, with the Waterside Bridge and Trent Basin housing. Blueprint developers will discuss future plans for the area.

Christmas Cheer!
2026-12-08 19:30 - 21:00
Members of the Nottingham branch of the Campaign for Real Ale take us on a tour of Nottingham’s historic and quirky pubs.
