Berlin and the Fall of The Wall – Days That Changed The World – a Personal Reflection

by Major General Sir Robert Corbett

Thursday 22 March 2012

General Corbett was the twenty-first, and last, British Commandant in Berlin at the time of the fall of the Wall and the collapse of Communism. As the person with the ultimate legislative and executive responsibility in the British Sector of the divided City –  epicentre of change in 1989-90 – he is able to provide a unique insight into many of the extraordinary events that occurred during this pivotal moment in history.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

27 Sep
2011

The Churchills

by Mary Lovell

Tuesday 27 September 2011
In her talk on ‘The Churchills’ Mary Lovell returns to the 19th and 20th centuries to chart a saga of one of England’s most prominent families.
11 Oct
2011

World War I

by General Sir Robert Fry

Tuesday 11 October 2011
Oh What a Lovely War – Why the reputation of World War I is about to be rehabilitated.