Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life
Mon 7 Sept · 19:00
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
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Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is a forthcoming talk event taking place on 7 September 2026 at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The event features a lecture on British rules for living and dying well. The ticket price is £9.38.
British rules for living and dying well
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LIVING A POLITE LIFE from Cradle to Grave – British rules for living and dying well.
Join us to explore the traditional codes of conduct that directed the lives of polite people in times past. These codes go far beyond table manners or social etiquette, extending into areas of spirituality, mental self-discipline, personal ethics and temperament. Instruction books taught readers how to behave at every stage of life, up until their deaths. We’ll consider advice on polite behaviour given by Daniel Defoe, Sir Walter Scott, Mrs Beeton, Lady Colin Campbell and other British writers.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Jenny Mayhew has worked as a university lecturer, novelist and screenwriter, and is now researching the history of manners in Britain.
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Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life takes place on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 19:00.
Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is held at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh in Edinburgh (29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE).
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Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life
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Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is a forthcoming talk event taking place on 7 September 2026 at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The event features a lecture on British rules for living and dying well. The ticket price is £9.38.
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British rules for living and dying well
ABOUT THE LECTURE
What to expect
LIVING A POLITE LIFE from Cradle to Grave – British rules for living and dying well.
Join us to explore the traditional codes of conduct that directed the lives of polite people in times past. These codes go far beyond table manners or social etiquette, extending into areas of spirituality, mental self-discipline, personal ethics and temperament. Instruction books taught readers how to behave at every stage of life, up until their deaths. We’ll consider advice on polite behaviour given by Daniel Defoe, Sir Walter Scott, Mrs Beeton, Lady Colin Campbell and other British writers.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Jenny Mayhew has worked as a university lecturer, novelist and screenwriter, and is now researching the history of manners in Britain.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life?
Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life takes place on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life taking place?
Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is held at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh in Edinburgh (29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE).
How much are tickets for Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life?
Tickets for Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life are priced at £9.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life?
Tickets for Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life 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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