Few political figures are as recognisable or influential as Nelson Mandela. In this talk, Professor Christopher Prior explores how Mandela came to embody one of the defining political and humanitarian causes of the twentieth century. Beyond the familiar story lies a...
Between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, most European nations feared witchcraft and put people to death for allegedly practising it, on a scale not seen before and never repeated since. Why did these persecutions occur? Why did they come to an end? And could...
We were delighted to welcome former Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt to Salisbury on Tuesday evening for a special event organised by Arundells. Held in the Medieval Hall at Sarum St Michael in the Cathedral Close, the evening focused on Hunt’s recently...
Join historian and author Joel Nelson as he discusses his recently published book, Kennedy’s Only Hero, a fascinating exploration of John F. Kennedy’s lifelong admiration for Winston Churchill. Drawing on extensive archival research, Nelson reveals how...
Lowry’s popularity in Britain is long established and almost universal; even those who claim not to like modern art often make an exception for this artist’s distinctive style. However, Lowry’s eccentric characters and unexpected compositions reflect...
