Talks

Oliver Franklin- Wallis and Prof. Kate Spencer discuss "Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away.‘A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall‘An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts’ Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland ‘Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting’ Cal Flyn, … Continue reading "Wasteland: Oliver Franklin-Wallis & Prof. Kate Spencer"

A one off London show with the brilliant Andy White plus guestsAfter a successful January tour to launch latest album This garden is only temporary, itinerant Belfast songwriter Andy White plays a one-off London show at Wanstead Tap on July 12 at 8pm. Fresh from the release of his critically acclaimed duo album with Tim … Continue reading "Andy White plus guests"

Join Shain Shapiro as he discusses his new book "This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better".This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music’s relationship to cities. Not the influence cities have on music, but the powerful impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed and governed.Told … Continue reading "This Must Be The Place: Shain Shapiro in conversation"

Join Nick Higham as he discusses his latest work: The Mercenary RiverNo city can survive without water, and lots of it. Today we take the stuff for granted: turn a … Continue reading "Nick Higham : The Mercenary River"

Join author Lee Jackson as he discusses his latest work, Dickensland.DICKENSLANDThe intriguing history of Dickens’s London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 … Continue reading "Lee Jackson: Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens’s London"

Join the legendary Nigel Planer as he talks about his new novel "Jeremiah Bourne inTime " and his incredible career.Join all round entertainment legend Nigel Planer for a fascinating evening … Continue reading "An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time"

Join Rebecca Lowe as she discusses her incredible journey cycling from the Uk to Tehran..SOLOIn 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe … Continue reading "A Slow Ride to Tehran: Rebecca Lowe in Conversation"

Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation. Inequality and the Geography of a Failing StateJoin us once again as we host the brilliant Danny Dorling as he discusses his latest book.BRITAIN IS BROKEN,BUT … Continue reading "Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation"