Past Events
January 2026
The RAF Fauld Explosion 1944. Sold Out!
This talk looks in detail about the terrible explosion that occurred in November 1944 at Fauld, just north of Burton. Fauld was a massive underground armaments store and the occurrence was the 4th largest man-made explosion during World War 2, causing tremendous damage In Burton and it also had an impact in places like Lichfield.
Find out more »Dancing Spy: Agent Josephine Baker. Sold Out!
If you enjoyed the talk about 'The WW2 Spy Princess' Noor Inayat Khan, then you may also like this one. Have you heard of Josephine Baker — the dancer who wowed France with feathers and fame? But did you know she also risked her life as a spy in the French Resistance? Join Sundeep Braich to uncover the secrets behind the Dancing Spy’s double life.
Find out more »February 2026
Letters through Time – Storytelling with Maria Credali. SOLD OUT!
Letters through Time – The true tale of the "poet postman," an ordinary man with an extraordinary story. An Arts Council England funded commission for Festival at the Edge. Like many thousands of others, Simon Evans was quite literally a broken man, in more ways than one, after his terrible ordeal in the trenches of WW1. Having been badly wounded, he was sent home to recover, then returned to his postal round in Liverpool, where he struggled to deal with…
Find out more »Free Children’s Craft Activities for Half-Term
Call in between 11am and 2pm and enjoy free craft activities for children. No booking necessary. Admission - Children free. Adults £5
Find out more »The Goddess of Love
The Greeks called her Aphrodite. Cyprus is known as the “Island of Aphrodite”. The Romans renamed her Venus. But who is this ancient Goddess of Love, and what is her story? Join Sundeep Braich on a journey through time, travel, legend and mythology to explore a Greco-Roman goddess whose myths still shape how we think about love, power and desire.
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