Upcoming Events › Lunar Lecture Series
Lectures held on the night of the full moon
September 2025
Lunar Lecture – The Architectural and Civic Legacy of Derby’s Forgotten Landmarks by Ashley Waterhouse
“The Architectural and Civic Legacy of Derby’s Forgotten Landmarks” — exploring the social, historical, and cultural value of lost or neglected buildings in the city, and what their stories can still teach us. Mr Ashley A Waterhouse Chairman of Derby Civic Society History student - Open University Member - Royal Historical Society Tickets available here
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Lunar Lecture – Ann Radcliffe, The Great Enchantress: Gothic romance, families and circles of influence by Professor Angela Wright
This lecture will explore the life and works of Ann Radcliffe, best-selling Gothic author of the 1790s. Covering both her family background and her innovations in the form of the Gothic romance, the lecture will combine a look at Radcliffe's literary milieu with an exploration of some of her best selling works, including The Mysteries of Udolpho'. Angela Wright is Professor of Romantic Literature in the School of English at the University of Sheffield. With Michael Gamer, she is…
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