Richard Carlile and His Legacy
Champions of secularism throughout history include a wealth of brave and heroic individuals who defied authorities and established opinion to pioneer progressive liberal and feminist ideas. One such individual was Richard Carlile. On 16 August 1819 Carlile was on the platform at the Peterloo rally for parliamentary reform when the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry attacked […]
Behind Closed Doors: Sex Education Transformed
One thing we know for certain is that sex is personal: perhaps the most intimate thing of all. But sex is also shaped by a complicated web of cultural, social and political forces outside of ourselves. Fear-mongering, moral panic and outdated attitudes prevail, but if #MeToo has taught us anything, it’s how dangerous it is […]
“Beyond Bulls*** Jobs”: Elizabeth Anderson in conversation with David Graeber
In this special event, leading American political philosopher Elizabeth Anderson (Professor of Philosophy and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan) will deliver a lecture entitled “The Work Ethic: Ideology for Bullshit Jobs or Meaningful Work?” in which she will reconsider the history of the work ethic in light of critiques lately made by David […]
An Incomplete History of the LRB
Every two weeks for the past forty years, the London Review of Books has published between ten and twenty book reviews and essays interspersed with letters, poems and occasional short stories, growing from ‘a small paper’ – as the founding editor Karl Miller put it – into Europe’s leading literary magazine. But behind this uncharacteristically […]
How to Be a Marxist: An Evening with Martin Hägglund & Lea Ypi
If this life is all there is, what should we do with it? Yale philosopher Martin Hägglund and LSE philosopher Lea Ypi will consider some of the deepest questions of existence, arguing that only by stripping away their subtle illusions can we discover the true value of our earthly freedom. Blending Kierkegaard with Hegel and […]
Creating Inclusive Cities
London is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world, with a population spanning across a wide spectrum of socioeconomic status. Have you thought about urban planning before? The thought and process behind designing city spaces to live, play and work – where everyone is included We are SO excited to have Maria […]
What We Throw Away And Where It Goes
This September 1st we are returning to Conway Hall fresh off our summer break to discuss one of the biggest trending topics of 2019 – WASTE. Have you started to think about your waste consumption this year? Started recycling more perhaps or reducing your plastic consumption altogether? A new report endorsed by Surfers Against Sewage […]
Fun Palace
Come and join Holborn Fun Palace for a day of fun, creativity and surprises! Fun Palaces is a free, ongoing campaign for culture at the heart of the community, with an annual weekend of events each October. Fun Palaces are not just for children, it doesn’t matter if you’re 4 or 94, activities are for […]
Being and Believing: Questioning Religious Attitudes Towards LGBT People
LGBT people have contributed greatly to the society of Bloomsbury and enjoy a degree of freedom in London which is celebrated at the annual Pride festival. However, in many parts of the world, people still often experience a tension between their sexual identities and the attitudes which predominate within established religious institutions. In this discussion, […]