Join us for a tour of the ESU's opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace From a banker's ostentatious home to a military hospital, and now the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious and varied history, discover its story which […]
The ESU, Dartmouth House, The Merit Club and breathwork mentor Sarah Hyde are joining forces for an evening of women’s wellness and connection. Surrounding the theme of releasing control, we’re offering women a chance to take a break from their busy lives for a meditative breathwork session and guided open discussion in a safe, supportive […]
The London Branch hosts a day of events at Dartmouth House. Starting with the London Book Club (12pm), followed by a celebratory free afternoon tea (2pm) and the London Branch AGM (5.30pm). The day ends with a book talk by Francesca Peacock on ‘Pure Wit’ (6pm). We welcome members from all over the country as […]
Join Leena Norms and Monique Roffey on Thursday, 16 November for a live recording of No Books on A Dead Planet: the podcast where Leena & friends read climate books so you don’t have to! Author of the Costa Award Book of the year ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch,’ Monique Roffey is an award-winning writer, […]
Join us at Dartmouth House for a lunchtime concert by pianist, Yulia Chaplina. Debuting aged seven with a performance of Bach's Keyboard Concerto in F minor with the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Chaplina trained in Rostov and Moscow with Naum Shtarkman and with Klaus Hellwig at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She […]
The ESU are delighted to invite you to our upcoming debate at Dartmouth House, on Thursday, 19 October. As we increasingly rely on technology in our everyday lives, the question of online safety becomes more pressing. How do we navigate the delicate balance between technological advancement and our personal safety? The motion for this debate […]
Join us on Thursday 28 September, for a networking evening with an energising twist! This event is in partnership with broken clock vodka and press coffee & co. They will be curating an exclusive menu of espresso martinis, cold brew negronis and mocktails just for this event at Dartmouth House! The £10 member and £15 […]
The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Friday, 22 September. Snag your tickets via the link below. The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you'll find out who they are when they take the mic! The first 7 ESU members who register for the event get free tickets using the […]
London Branch: James Raven talk on ‘The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book.’ Join Professor James Raven LittD FBA, Former Chair of the English-Speaking Union and Fellow of Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, as he reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. As well […]
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