Learn about London in a cosy London pub

Bowl of Chalk’s ‘Curistorian Club’ is an informal way to meet like-minded people in the cosy setting of an historic London pub. Learn from experts about London, its history and how it continues to inspire writers, musicians and of course the incurably curious. Each evening will see two guest speakers either give a talk or delve a bit deeper in to their own particular specialism in the form of a Q and A with Jonnie Fielding, London Tour Guide, author and founder of Bowl of Chalk.

Curistorian Club #8

With guests Matt Brown and Henry Wilkinson(Extreme London and life in Georgian London)

Matt Brown

Few people know London's hidden corners better than Matt Brown. As former editor of Londonist, and now chief writer of Londonist: Time Machine he's penned over 10,000 articles about the capital. Matt will take us on a tour of Extreme London. Discover hidden chambers inside London Bridge, what lies above The Shard's public viewing gallery, famous landmarks you didn’t know existed, secret catacombs and much more.

Henry Wilkinson

Historian Henry Wilkinson, Head of Education at Benjamin Franklin House, explores Benjamin Franklin's sixteen years living in London between 1757 and 1775. Discover the fascinating story of Franklin's life in Georgian London and his pivotal role during the years leading up to the American Revolution.

Event Timings

6:30pm - Doors open

7:00pm - First speaker

8:30pm - Second speaker

11:00pm - Doors close

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