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The Lovell Lectures

Lovell-Lectures
  • Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Mon, 25 Mar
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Mar 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A Talk by Carol Cook Seaside memories
  • The Black Death
    The Black Death
    Mon, 29 Apr
    Donnison School
    29 Apr 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller The grim history of the Black Death
  •  Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
     Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
    Mon, 20 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 May 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and buildings
  • King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    Mon, 24 Jun
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Tony Hall
  • Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Mon, 29 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    29 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat: The fall of Singapore to The Bridge over the River Kwai By Derek Potter
  • Hitler’s Bath
    Hitler’s Bath
    Mon, 30 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    30 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller
  • Expect The Unexpected
    Expect The Unexpected
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    28 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire
  •  That Bloody Woman!
     That Bloody Woman!
    Mon, 25 Nov
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Talk by Stuart Miller
  • Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    09 Dec 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    By Michael Lynch and Janette Hilton
DonniNightLectures

Donnison Night Lectures
Price includes refreshments

Upcoming Events

  • Photography and Me
    Photography and Me
    Fri, 26 Jan
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    26 Jan 2024, 13:30 – 13 Dec 2024, 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A friendly and enthusiastic group of varying abilities, led by Dr. Susan Jones. Runs all Year
  • Family History Drop In
    Family History Drop In
    Thu, 01 Feb
    Sunderland
    01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 28 Mar 2024, 14:00
    Sunderland, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Pop in and get support with your family history research.
  • Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Mon, 25 Mar
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Mar 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A Talk by Carol Cook Seaside memories
  • Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Sat, 20 Apr
    Whitby
    20 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Whitby, Whitby, UK
    Explore this beautiful market town of Guisborough and then the atmospheric Whitby. The beautiful coastal town full of history and culture
  • The Black Death
    The Black Death
    Mon, 29 Apr
    Donnison School
    29 Apr 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller The grim history of the Black Death
  •  Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
     Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
    Mon, 20 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 May 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and buildings
  • Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 24 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Come and enjoy this tale, augmented by the Donnison Players. Sleep well.....
  • King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    Mon, 24 Jun
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Tony Hall
  • Skipton Market
    Skipton Market
    Sat, 29 Jun
    Skipton Market
    29 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Skipton Market , Donnison School Heritage Centre, Church Walk
    A day at the wonderful Skipton Market and the town of Skipton. Lots to see and do in this very atmospheric and beautiful area of Yorkshire.
  • The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    Sat, 20 Jul
    Richmond, North Yorkshire
    20 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Richmond, North Yorkshire, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Richmond, North Yorkshire is a very attractive town with a fascinating history. Explore the history, the shops and surrounding countryside.
  • Georgian England Symposium
    Georgian England Symposium
    Sat, 27 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    27 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Enjoy exploring a unique Georgian Day with this symposium - the people, the places and Georgian society.
  • Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Mon, 29 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    29 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat: The fall of Singapore to The Bridge over the River Kwai By Derek Potter
  • Death and Dark Places - returns
    Death and Dark Places - returns
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 20 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Learn more about the dark side of Sunderland and the wicked doings....
  • Grassington WW11 Event
    Grassington WW11 Event
    Sat, 21 Sept
    Grassington WW11 Event
    21 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Grassington WW11 Event, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    An unforgettable day at Grassington getting involved in the WW11 event. See (and join) the fashions and music of the time, the sights and scenes.
  • Hitler’s Bath
    Hitler’s Bath
    Mon, 30 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    30 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller
  • Expect The Unexpected
    Expect The Unexpected
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    28 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire
  •  That Bloody Woman!
     That Bloody Woman!
    Mon, 25 Nov
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Talk by Stuart Miller
  • Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    09 Dec 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    By Michael Lynch and Janette Hilton
DonniDayTrips

Donnison Day Trips

  • Photography and Me
    Photography and Me
    Fri, 26 Jan
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    26 Jan 2024, 13:30 – 13 Dec 2024, 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A friendly and enthusiastic group of varying abilities, led by Dr. Susan Jones. Runs all Year
  • Family History Drop In
    Family History Drop In
    Thu, 01 Feb
    Sunderland
    01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 28 Mar 2024, 14:00
    Sunderland, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Pop in and get support with your family history research.
  • Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Mon, 25 Mar
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Mar 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A Talk by Carol Cook Seaside memories
  • Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Sat, 20 Apr
    Whitby
    20 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Whitby, Whitby, UK
    Explore this beautiful market town of Guisborough and then the atmospheric Whitby. The beautiful coastal town full of history and culture
  • The Black Death
    The Black Death
    Mon, 29 Apr
    Donnison School
    29 Apr 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller The grim history of the Black Death
  •  Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
     Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
    Mon, 20 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 May 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and buildings
  • Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 24 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Come and enjoy this tale, augmented by the Donnison Players. Sleep well.....
  • King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    Mon, 24 Jun
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Tony Hall
  • Skipton Market
    Skipton Market
    Sat, 29 Jun
    Skipton Market
    29 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Skipton Market , Donnison School Heritage Centre, Church Walk
    A day at the wonderful Skipton Market and the town of Skipton. Lots to see and do in this very atmospheric and beautiful area of Yorkshire.
  • The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    Sat, 20 Jul
    Richmond, North Yorkshire
    20 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Richmond, North Yorkshire, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Richmond, North Yorkshire is a very attractive town with a fascinating history. Explore the history, the shops and surrounding countryside.
  • Georgian England Symposium
    Georgian England Symposium
    Sat, 27 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    27 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Enjoy exploring a unique Georgian Day with this symposium - the people, the places and Georgian society.
  • Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Mon, 29 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    29 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat: The fall of Singapore to The Bridge over the River Kwai By Derek Potter
  • Death and Dark Places - returns
    Death and Dark Places - returns
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 20 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Learn more about the dark side of Sunderland and the wicked doings....
  • Grassington WW11 Event
    Grassington WW11 Event
    Sat, 21 Sept
    Grassington WW11 Event
    21 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Grassington WW11 Event, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    An unforgettable day at Grassington getting involved in the WW11 event. See (and join) the fashions and music of the time, the sights and scenes.
  • Hitler’s Bath
    Hitler’s Bath
    Mon, 30 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    30 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller
  • Expect The Unexpected
    Expect The Unexpected
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    28 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire
  •  That Bloody Woman!
     That Bloody Woman!
    Mon, 25 Nov
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Talk by Stuart Miller
  • Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    09 Dec 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    By Michael Lynch and Janette Hilton
AfternoonTlk

Afternoon Talks
Price includes light refreshments

  • Photography and Me
    Photography and Me
    Fri, 26 Jan
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    26 Jan 2024, 13:30 – 13 Dec 2024, 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A friendly and enthusiastic group of varying abilities, led by Dr. Susan Jones. Runs all Year
  • Family History Drop In
    Family History Drop In
    Thu, 01 Feb
    Sunderland
    01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 28 Mar 2024, 14:00
    Sunderland, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Pop in and get support with your family history research.
  • Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Sun, Sea and Soggy Sandwiches
    Mon, 25 Mar
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Mar 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A Talk by Carol Cook Seaside memories
  • Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Guisborough and Whitby Donnison Day Trip
    Sat, 20 Apr
    Whitby
    20 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Whitby, Whitby, UK
    Explore this beautiful market town of Guisborough and then the atmospheric Whitby. The beautiful coastal town full of history and culture
  • The Black Death
    The Black Death
    Mon, 29 Apr
    Donnison School
    29 Apr 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller The grim history of the Black Death
  •  Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
     Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and  buildings
    Mon, 20 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 May 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Highlights: Sunderland's East End People, places and buildings
  • Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Mary Ann Cotton - the story...
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 24 May
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Come and enjoy this tale, augmented by the Donnison Players. Sleep well.....
  • King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    King or Parliament; Sunderland during the civil war
    Mon, 24 Jun
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    24 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Tony Hall
  • Skipton Market
    Skipton Market
    Sat, 29 Jun
    Skipton Market
    29 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Skipton Market , Donnison School Heritage Centre, Church Walk
    A day at the wonderful Skipton Market and the town of Skipton. Lots to see and do in this very atmospheric and beautiful area of Yorkshire.
  • The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    The delightful Town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
    Sat, 20 Jul
    Richmond, North Yorkshire
    20 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Richmond, North Yorkshire, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Richmond, North Yorkshire is a very attractive town with a fascinating history. Explore the history, the shops and surrounding countryside.
  • Georgian England Symposium
    Georgian England Symposium
    Sat, 27 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    27 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Enjoy exploring a unique Georgian Day with this symposium - the people, the places and Georgian society.
  • Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat:
    Mon, 29 Jul
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    29 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Britain’s Greatest Defeat: The fall of Singapore to The Bridge over the River Kwai By Derek Potter
  • Death and Dark Places - returns
    Death and Dark Places - returns
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 20 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    20 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Learn more about the dark side of Sunderland and the wicked doings....
  • Grassington WW11 Event
    Grassington WW11 Event
    Sat, 21 Sept
    Grassington WW11 Event
    21 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 19:00
    Grassington WW11 Event, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    An unforgettable day at Grassington getting involved in the WW11 event. See (and join) the fashions and music of the time, the sights and scenes.
  • Hitler’s Bath
    Hitler’s Bath
    Mon, 30 Sept
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    30 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    A talk by Stuart Miller
  • Expect The Unexpected
    Expect The Unexpected
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    28 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    One woman's story of her career in the police force. By Stephanie Yearnshire
  •  That Bloody Woman!
     That Bloody Woman!
    Mon, 25 Nov
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    25 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    Talk by Stuart Miller
  • Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Remembering Shopping in Sunderland at Christmas
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Donnison School Heritage Centre
    09 Dec 2024, 13:30 – 15:00
    Donnison School Heritage Centre, The Donnison School Buildings, Church Walk, Sunderland SR1 2BJ, UK
    By Michael Lynch and Janette Hilton
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