Wednesday 10th June 2026

The American and French Revolutions: Links, similarities and differences

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Professor William Doyle. University of Bristol.

This lecture is not in the usual place. We will be in the Reception Room of the Wills Memorial Building. The doors open just before 7pm. There will be a free glass of wine for early birds. The lecture starts at 7.30pm.

We will be giving out details of our 2026-2027 programme. This would be an ideal opportunity to consider renewing your membership or joining us as a new member.

Description: In the year the USA celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Professor William Doyle examines the links, similarities and differences between this revolution and the French Revolution which began in 1789 and shook Europe to its core.

How to book: Please contact our treasurer Rob Pritchard (robpritchard1957@gmail.com) so we can monitor the numbers as the lecture is in a slightly smaller room than the one we normally use at Woodland Road. Members, university staff and students are free. Guests pay £5.

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