As The Prime Minister said, ‘we shall never surrender’.

From the codebreakers of Bletchley Park to the creation of civilian auxiliary resistance units; from the creation of ‘shadow factories’ to Churchill’s alternative war bunker at Down Street Underground station; Britain was prepared to fight on if it had lost The Battle of Britain in 1940 and the German invasion had taken place.

William Tyler MBE is a superb communicator. He is a freelance educator, lecturer, public speaker, writer and consultant with a main focus on History. He was the Principal of The City Lit, Britain’s largest college of adult education. William is a Freeman of the City of London. In 2009 he was awarded his MBE for services to education.

The Annual Dennis Blair Memorial Lecture

Dennis Blair was a much loved JW3 member and regular Adult Education student who is much missed by all. This annual lecture is sponsored by the Blair Family in memory of Dennis Blair z""l."

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This event will take place in the building and online. Please choose either option when booking. A link to watch will be included in the booking confirmation email.

A booking fee of £2 will be added to all orders.

Date - Thu 11 April 2024 7:30pm

£15

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