Events
The Victorian Society runs a diverse programme of events including visits, walks, online talks and weekends away. These are publicised to members below and in the ‘Blue Sheet’ which is mailed with our membership magazine, ‘The Victorian’, in February, June and October. Members receive priority booking.
The Victorian Society is an CPD provider recognised by The Institute of Historic Building Conservation. Our recorded online talks can be found in our shop here. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover over 80 lectures on Victorian and Edwardian architecture, architects, and related themes including railways.
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November
Online Lecture: Matthew Digby Wyatt by Robert Thorne
The polymath Wyatt – architect, administrator, designer, writer and connoisseur – was project manager to the Great Exhibition of 1851.
More informationVictorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Red Girl’s Reasoning’ by E Pauline Johnson & ‘The Epaulettes’ by Gilbert Parker
The Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The current theme is colonial short stories, with stories from Canada.
More informationOnline Lecture: The Aesthetic Movement in Five English Interiors by Steven Brindle
This talk will examine five celebrated interiors of the Aesthetic Movement that involved Edward Burne-Jones and Morris & Co.
More informationOnline Lecture: Toronto Edwardian: Frank Darling, Architect of Canada’s Imperial Age by David Winterton
Frank Darling (1850–1923), was employed in the office of George Edmund Street and became a leading exponent of Edwardian Baroque in Toronto.
More informationVisit: The Unitarian church and St Agnes Church, Sefton Park, Liverpool
Two Grade I listed Victorian churches in one day! Join retired architect Michael Davies to explore these two remarkable buildings.
More informationDecember
Online Lecture: EW Godwin: Architecture into Art by Aileen Reid
Although his fame today rests on his distinguished Aesthetic Movement furniture, E.W. Godwin (1833–86) styled himself ‘architect’.
More informationVictorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘The Gerrard Street Mystery’ by John Charles Dent.
The Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The current theme is colonial short stories, with stories from Canada.
More informationJanuary
Online Lecture: Mapping Dorset’s Victorian and Edwardian Buildings by Michael Hill
This talk reveals the Victorian and Edwardian architectural gems of Dorset.
More informationVictorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘Do Seek Their Meat from God’ & ‘Strayed’ by Charles G D Roberts
The Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The current theme is colonial short stories, with stories from Canada.
More informationVisit: Nineteenth-Century Furniture at the V&A. A Visit led by Max Donnelly
Max Donnelly, Curator, Furniture and Woodwork 1800-1915, will present a gallery talk at the V & A museum.
More informationVisit: An 1890s House in Clapham
This is a rare opportunity to see the colourful and atmospheric candlelit interiors of this house in Clapham.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026: Heroines and Heroes of the Arts and Crafts Movement – 7 talks for 6
Our speakers will be drawing on a large amount of new research, much of which is highlighting the often-neglected role played by women.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026: Heroines and Heroes of the Arts and Crafts Movement – 7 talks for 6
Our speakers will be drawing on a large amount of new research, much of which is highlighting the often-neglected role played by women.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 1: Philip Webb by Max Donnelly
Max Donnelly will discuss Phillip Webb’s works as a designer of domestic interiors.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 1: Philip Webb by Max Donnelly
Max Donnelly will discuss Phillip Webb’s works as a designer of domestic interiors.
More informationFebruary
Spring Lecture Series 2026 2: Gertrude Jekyll: ‘Artist Gardener Craftswoman’ by Caroline Ikin
Caroline Ikin will discuss Gertrude Jekyll’s decorative arts and interiors.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 2: Gertrude Jekyll: ‘Artist Gardener Craftswoman’ by Caroline Ikin
Caroline Ikin will discuss Gertrude Jekyll’s decorative arts and interiors.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 3: Lutyens and the Arts & Crafts Movement by Clive Aslet
Join us to hear Clive Aslet as he discusses the work of Edwin Lutyens and the Arts & Crafts Movement.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 3: Edwin Lutyens by Clive Aslet (In-Person)
Join us to hear Clive Aslet as he discusses the work of Edwin Lutyens.
More informationVisit: Lambeth Palace Library and Church of England Archives
Discover the variety of archival material in Lambeth Palace covering churches, cathedrals, housing and other buildings.
More informationVictorian Short Story Reading Group: ‘Krag, the Kootenay Ram’, by Ernest Thompson Seton
The Victorian Short Story Reading Group has regular meetings to explore some of the exciting material from the golden age of the British short story, which began during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The current theme is colonial short stories, with stories from Canada.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 4: Phoebe Anna Traquair by Elizabeth Cumming
Our speaker, Dr Elizabeth Cumming, has documented Traquair’s life and art for nearly half a century, and will discuss her findings tonight.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 4: Phoebe Anna Traquair by Elizabeth Cumming
Our speaker, Dr Elizabeth Cumming, has documented Traquair’s life and art for nearly half a century, and will discuss her findings tonight.
More informationVisit: Tour of the Linnean Society of London
Join expert staff for a tour of the Linnean Society of London, the world’s oldest learned society devoted to biology and natural history.
More informationMarch
Spring Lecture Series 2026 5: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald by Robyne Calvert
Their partnership will be analysed by Robyne Calvert, a cultural historian specializing in the art, architecture and design.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 5: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald by Robyne Calvert
Their partnership will be analysed by Robyne Calvert, a cultural historian specializing in the art, architecture and design.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 6: May Morris and the Art of Embroidery by Lynn Hulse
May Morris (1862–1938), was well-known in her lifetime for her pioneering expertise in ‘art embroidery’.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 6: May Morris and the Art of Embroidery by Lynn Hulse
May Morris (1862–1938), was well-known in her lifetime for her pioneering expertise in ‘art embroidery’.
More informationSpring Lecture Series 2026 7: Christopher Whall by Peter Cormack
Whall’s achievement will be discussed by Peter Cormack, a noted scholar of post-medieval British and American stained glass.
More informationSpring Online Lecture Series 2026 7: Christopher Whall by Peter Cormack
Whall’s achievement will be discussed by Peter Cormack, a noted scholar of post-medieval British and American stained glass.
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