Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith
Wed 4 Nov · 19:00
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
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The Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is set for 4 November 2026 at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds. Lord Smith will deliver this year's lecture, drawing on his educational background and experience.
Lord Chris Smith, The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, will deliver this year's Edmund Lecture
Lord Smith was educated in Edinburgh and then Pembroke College, Cambridge, achieving a double first in English (and later a PhD on Wordsworth and Coleridge) and was also a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard. He is currently The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
He began his political career as a Labour Councillor for the London Borough of Islington, becoming MP for Islington South and Finsbury in 1983. In 1992 he joined the Shadow Cabinet and held a number of frontbench posts before Labour came to power in 1997. He served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport until 2001 when he returned to the back benches, standing down from the Commons in 2005. Immediately afterwards he was made a life peer.
He chaired the Environment Agency from 2008 to 2014; from 2007 to 2017 he was also Chairman of the Advertising Standards Authority.
Lord Smith's Edmund Lecture will explore the political and societal parallels between the ancient Abbey and the modern town.
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Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 19:00.
Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds (Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS).
Tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith are priced at £5.91. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is Mainly clear · 7°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Edmundsbury Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is set for 4 November 2026 at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds. Lord Smith will deliver this year's lecture, drawing on his educational background and experience.
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Lord Chris Smith, The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, will deliver this year's Edmund Lecture
Lord Smith was educated in Edinburgh and then Pembroke College, Cambridge, achieving a double first in English (and later a PhD on Wordsworth and Coleridge) and was also a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard. He is currently The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
He began his political career as a Labour Councillor for the London Borough of Islington, becoming MP for Islington South and Finsbury in 1983. In 1992 he joined the Shadow Cabinet and held a number of frontbench posts before Labour came to power in 1997. He served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport until 2001 when he returned to the back benches, standing down from the Commons in 2005. Immediately afterwards he was made a life peer.
He chaired the Environment Agency from 2008 to 2014; from 2007 to 2017 he was also Chairman of the Advertising Standards Authority.
Lord Smith's Edmund Lecture will explore the political and societal parallels between the ancient Abbey and the modern town.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith?
Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith taking place?
Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds (Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS).
How much are tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith?
Tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith are priced at £5.91. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith?
The forecast for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith is Mainly clear · 7°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Edmundsbury Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith?
Tickets for Edmund Lecture with Lord Chris Smith can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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