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History as a Living Topic

National Centre For Writing, Dragon Hall, 115-123 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking preferred
  • | Talk

Stuart Hobday will explore the idea of presenting history as a living topic in order to bring stories and places of the past alive to us all.

How can we make history feel relevant to our lives today? Stuart Hobday will explore the idea of presenting history as a living topic in order to bring stories and places of the past alive to us all. He will also share how this principle has been the guiding force behind developing and launching the Norwich History Festival.

Stuart Hobday is former Director of Norwich Arts Centre and is the founder of both Norwich Science Festival and Norwich History Festival. He has also authored two books about Harriet Martineau.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1:30-2:15

Location & directions

National Centre For Writing, Dragon Hall, 115-123 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Book online at nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk or call us on 01603 877177. Booking goes live on Wednesday 26 August at 10am.

Accessibility details

https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/visit-us/the-literature-house/accessibility/

Additional information

Max number of people:
100
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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