Empires of the Sea: the Mediterranean in the Sixteenth Century

by Roger Crowley

Tuesday 23 October 2012

In the sixteenth century the Mediterranean became the battleground for an epic maritime struggle between the Ottoman Empire and Christian Europe. This illustrated talk will explore a contest for the Middle Sea that was at the same time imperial, religious and economic.

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.

25 Sep

2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012

This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.

9 Oct

2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.