The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture
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The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" lecture will occur on 7 December 2026 at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle. The lecture will explore the enduring impact of the Grimm Brothers' tales more than 160 years after their death.
More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure.
Wilhelm Grimm (left) and Jacob Grimm (right)| Image source copyright free from WIKI COMMONS |Painting by Elisabeth Baumann, 1855.
Monday 7th December | 6 - 7pm
The Brothers Grimm - "Two lives - one legacy"
A talk by Ian McArdle
More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure. This talk examines how these two humble but driven brothers achieved this result, despite the many obstacles thrown in their path, and preserved for all time the ancient folk culture of the German-speaking lands.
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £5
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
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The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture takes place on Monday, 7 December 2026 at 18:00.
The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture is held at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle upon Tyne (23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE).
Tickets for The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Lit & Phil can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture 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.
The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture
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The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" lecture will occur on 7 December 2026 at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle. The lecture will explore the enduring impact of the Grimm Brothers' tales more than 160 years after their death.
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More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure.
Wilhelm Grimm (left) and Jacob Grimm (right)| Image source copyright free from WIKI COMMONS |Painting by Elisabeth Baumann, 1855.
Monday 7th December | 6 - 7pm
The Brothers Grimm - "Two lives - one legacy"
A talk by Ian McArdle
More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure. This talk examines how these two humble but driven brothers achieved this result, despite the many obstacles thrown in their path, and preserved for all time the ancient folk culture of the German-speaking lands.
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £5
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture?
The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture takes place on Monday, 7 December 2026 at 18:00.
Where is The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture taking place?
The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture is held at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle upon Tyne (23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE).
How much are tickets for The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture?
Tickets for The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Lit & Phil can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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