Speaker: John L. Williams. John will be talking about his biography of the great Trinidadian historian, radical & cricket-lover: CLR James.
CLR James: An Unexpected Life
CLR James: An Unexpected Life
Speaker: John L. Williams. John will be talking about his biography of the great Trinidadian historian, radical & cricket-lover: CLR James.
The Housing Scandal: What to do about it
We’ll look at many aspects of the appalling current failure to ensure that everyone has a decent place to live.
The Invention of Essex: The making of an English county
Speaker: Tim Burrows.
Ignatius Sancho: from Slave Ship to Westminster
Speaker: Chris Harrison. Among many prominent black 18th century British citizens, Ignatius Sancho is distinguished for the breadth of his interests & the range of his social contacts.
Resisting racist and state violence in east London
Speaker: Kevin Blowe of NetPol.
Imagining a far better future – but how do we get there?
The Vi Gostling Memorial Lecture. Chair: Andy Littlechild.
Broadwater Farm: Transformed!
Speaker: Clasford Stirling MBE. How is it that a notorious housing estate later had a waiting list?
What can be done about the social care crisis?
Speaker: Anne Gray. Like many other ‘developed’ countries, Britain has an ageing society; more & more people need care in older age.
The Shrewsbury 24 Campaign – We Never Gave Up!
Speaker: Eileen Turnbull. Eileen is the researcher & secretary of the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign, formed in 2006 to overturn a miscarriage of justice.
‘Spark2Life – Prevent Harm Promote Life’: One man’s journey from prison to purpose
Speaker: Dez Brown.
‘The most marvellous person of her sex since Joan of Arc,’ said Mark Twain
Arrive at 6pm to watch the film The Miracle Worker, starring Anne Bancroft. Or arrive as usual from 7.30pm.
When We Build Again: The life and work of Colin Ward, Wanstead’s famous ‘gentle anarchist’
Speaker: Ken Worpole. 2024 marked the centenary of the birth of Britain’s most famous anarchist, Colin Ward, author of over 30 books, whose ideas & writings remain influential across the world.
Protecting the Flame of Peace - 2025 Multifaith Celebration
Music, readings, prayers, lighting a candle in memory of all victims of conflict. Light refreshments available.
Opening Doors to Freedom from Trafficking and Slavery
Evening Zoom meeting with:
Opening Doors to a Just Peace
Annual NJPN Conference.
Sarah Hesketh: Publication Party
https://housmans.com/event/2016-by-sarah-hesketh-publication-party/
Please note that this is an externally organised event. Please RSVP info@cbeditions.com to attend.
BOOK TALK: Reasons to Rebel by Sheila Rowbotham
Please join Housmans Bookshop for a evening with celebrated socialist-feminist Sheila Rowbotham.
How to make the changes we need with John Page and others
For those who dare to challenge the status quo, this talk is a radical guide for activists.
‘Stepping back from the brink of nuclear war: fresh thinking on peace and disarmament’
8th Annual Student/Young Pugwash Conference
Location: King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building (Room 1.10) / Online via zoom