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Maritime History Conference at Southampton 17-18 April
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Maritime History Conference at Southampton 17-18 April

New Researchers in Maritime History Conference is taking place this year on 17-18 April 2026 at the University of Southampton. Organised by the British Commission for Maritime History.   https://www.maritimehistory.org.uk/ It on Friday 17 April with a reception and lecture by Dr Craig Lambert and resumes again on Saturday 18 April from 9am to 4.30pm. It costs £44 and booking is via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-researchers-in-maritime-history-conference-2026-tickets-1984601366110?aff=oddtdtcreator This annual event which moves to a different British location each year  is a highlight in the maritime history calendar, providing a welcoming space where emerging scholars can present short talks with fresh research and exchange ideas. With sessions spanning naval history, cultural heritage and global maritime networks, the 2026 programme reflects both the depth and diversity of current research in the field. Highlights include: A keynote lecture by Professor Craig Lambert of the University of Southampton A rich mix of postgraduate and independent scholar presentations For more information and to register go to : New Researchers in Maritime History Conference Practising Taranto: How the Royal Navy developed the air attack on a fleet in harbour Censoring naval mail in World War II: beyond intrusion and control How the Navy made its bed: From Procurement to Production of Hammocks in the Early Eighteenth-Century Royal Navy Looking back to move forward...

Fri 17 Apr17:30Plague Memorial(0.5mi)
Winchester Books Festival
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Winchester Books Festival

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1537351905116{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size="36" margin_bottom="5" font_family="none"]Winchester Books Festival[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title size="20" margin_bottom="10" font_family="none"]Saturday 18 April 2026[/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color="custom" align="align_left" border_width="5" el_width="20" accent_color="#fbb900"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="3867" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1772116710800{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. Our festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, we bring together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, we aim for our festival to have something for everyone. In addition to our annual festival, we also host special events throughout the year to keep the magic of books alive in Winchester. We look forward to you joining us as we celebrate the best of books and the writers who create them.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension="flat" size="medium" letter_spacing="1"...

Sat 18 Apr09:00Winchester Guildhall(0.1mi)

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