Primrose Hill Lecture Series
For almost 20 years, The Primrose Hill Lecture Series has been exploring, and debating, some of the most important issues we face as a modern society. We are now recognised as one of London’s leading spaces for bold, lively and informative talks.
Our home, St Mary’s church at the foot of Primrose Hill, has hosted a huge range of truly world class thinkers and writers: Jonathan Miller, Andrew Marr, Paddy Ashdown, Alan Bennett, Mary Beard and Claudia Roden are just a few of the keynote speakers we have welcomed. Our talks are followed by lively Q&As and the chance to enjoy a glass of wine (or our own St Mary’s craft beer!) And purchase signed copies of speaker’s books from our sponsor Primrose Hill Books.
In the spirit of open doors and open minds, we welcome all sorts of voices and consider no topic off bounds. We are very proud of our growing success and the quality of our line-ups over the years. You can listen to recordings of previous lectures in our Archives Please follow us on social media (look for 'Primrose Hill Lecture Series; on Instagram, Facebook, Eventbrite and Twitter)
Check out our Lecture Archives to see some of the amazing past speakers.
Ticket booking is provided securely via Eventbrite
Single lecture: £15/£10 concessions (OAPs, students)
ONLINE Live-Streaming ticket: £10
Distinguished journalist and historian Simon Jenkins presents an illustrated - and unapologetically controversial - survey of British architecture - from Stonehenge to the Shard.
Simon Jenkins is a journalist and writer widely known for his interest in and passion for historic buildings, churches, cathedrals and stately homes. In his latest book, A Short History of British Architecture: From Stonehenge to the Shard, he tells the gripping story of why Britain looks the way it does and reveals the ongoing struggles between classical, gothic and modern architectural styles. Join us for an informative, illustrated and almost certainly controversial talk on this fascinating topic.
We are a non-profit organisation run by volunteers: the money we raise goes towards valuable community work - including vital local services for the homeless, vulnerable young people and the elderly - and the upkeep of the building that hosts them.
