Events 2025
You don’t need to be a member of Derby Civic Society to join our events—everyone is welcome! Unless stated otherwise, all events are just £5.00 per person.
September 9th 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Civic Society AGM. The History of Bennett's - Paul Hurst
George Bennett, a retired Master Mariner, purchased the Bennett's building from Weatherhead Walters & Son in 1864. The company was passed down through his family. Paul Hurst has owned the building since 2019 and will be talking to the Society about the Bennetts archive, which spans generations and is currently being archived and digitised.
October 14th 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Architecture and Conservation - Jean Moss
This talk will look at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's architecture, structures and memorials. It will highlight the key architects from the First and Second World War and looks at the conservation of structures today, some of which are over a century old. The Commission has a global estate, and structures are affected by the different environmental circumstances in different countries.
November 11th 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
The Royal Lancers: We Will Remember - Angela Tarnowski
Angela Tarnowski, Curator of the Royal Lancers Museum will be providing a detailed history of the Royal Lancers Museum. The talk will include the significant objects in the collection; todays regiment and the links to Derby.
December 9th 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
The Statue of Liberty - Alan Draper
* Due to scheduling, this is a change of topic from the one planned on Joseph Wright*
In 1865, a French political intellectual and anti-slavery activist named Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that a statue representing liberty be built for the United States. This monument would honour the United States' centennial of independence and the friendship with France. Alan Draper will be providing a talk on the statue.
Location of Our Talks
St Mary's Church Hall
Darley Lane
Derby
DE1 3AX
*Doors open from 7 pm