Enjoy a lunchtime talk. Subjects are varied but we hope you will always learn something new and interesting! Numbers are limited so please book in advance. Please email or call the museum to book.

Tea and coffee provided just bring your own sandwiches.

Time: 1-2pm

Cost: £4 (£3.50 concessions)

Friday 9 January

The story of the Education Supply Association

When it opened in 1883 the ESA was Stevenage's first factory. It made schools furniture and went on to become the town's biggest employer, only closing in 1987. Hear about the origins of the company, the three fires (all that wood!) and the part the factory played in the life of the town. 

Friday 13 February

British history since 1840 as told through postage stamps

Author Chris West shows that stamps have always mirrored the events, attitudes, and styles of their time. Through them, one can glimpse the whole epic tale of an empire unfolding. From the famous Penny Black, printed soon after Queen Victoria's coronation, to the Victory stamp of 1946, anticipating the struggle of postwar reconstruction.

Friday 13 March

History of the British Schools Museum, Hitchin - From 1810 to the modern day. 

Friday 10 April

The story of Trinity College Cambridge

Established by Henry VIII in 1546 and located 30 miles from Stevenage, Trinity College, Cambridge, holds a historic influence that may resonate closer to home. This investigation into the college's storied legacy separates fact from fiction, exploring the truth behind its most enduring traditions. Our journey through the institution’s past features a cast of royal and religious scandals, literary icons, rowing rivalries, and a few rogues, unmasking the myths of this prestigious institution.