Winter / Spring events 2025
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On 21st October, the Franco-British Society organised a Gala Dinner and Piano recital performed by Alim Beisembayev, winner of the Leeds Piano Competition 2021 which was kindly hosted by Lady Lipworth CBE at her home, "The Gables".
It was a very lovely evening and the opportunity for all members to re-connect. A warm thank you to our generous host Lady Lipworth and to all our members for their long term commitment to the Society. |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A
The Franco-British Society will be organising a visit to the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A on 28th January 2026 which will consist of a short introduction by curator Dr Sarah Grant before the doors open at 09.30, followed by a free-roam tour of the exhibition. Ticket: £20 per person Details HERE |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Literary lecture "The Last Titans: Churchill and De Gaulle" by prize-winning author Richard Vinen
The Society will hold a literary event with prize-winning author Richard Vinen about his book “The Last Titans: Churchill and De Gaulle” On Tuesday 3rd February 2026 from 18.00 to 20.00 In the history department of Kings College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS The lecture will be followed by drinks and nibbles. Ticket: £30 per person Details HERE |
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Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Literary lecture "Footloose in France" by co-authors John Adamson and Clive Jackson
The Society will hold a literary event with authors John Adamson and Clive Jackson about their book "“Footloose in France” On Wednesday 29th April 2026 from 18.00 to 20.00 in Marlborough room at Oxford and Cambridge Club, 71 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HD The lecture will be followed by drinks and nibbles. Ticket: £30 per person Details HERE |
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