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The last of the summer wine

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The English-Speaking Union and Dartmouth House in collaboration with the Legacy Club invites you to soak in the last moments of summer at our Italian-inspired celebration! Indulge in pasta and and cheers with Italian wine and beer while listening to live music and socialising in our courtyard. Tickets are £15 for members and £20 for […]

Sofar Sounds x Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Coffee Cocktails

Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Debate: ‘This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.’

Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

London Branch: Black History Walk

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Celebrate Black History Month with the London Branch on a walking tour of the hidden African and Caribbean history in Mayfair from the 1920s to the 2020s. This two-hour mobile history presentation by the expert guide from Black History Walks will offer some fascinating insights: from ancient African goddesses to black-owned business and high society […]

Live podcast ‘Speechless: stories that change the world’

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

On the 2nd of November we will be joined by Simon Bucknall & Maryam Pasha for a live version of their podcast ‘Speechless: stories that change the world.’ The podcast provides advice on how to tell stories whilst public speaking that will last a lifetime. Previous episodes of the podcast have discussed wedding speeches and […]

ESU Oracy Research Conference

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Join the ESU for our inaugural Oracy Research Conference. In this one-day event, you will hear about some of the latest oracy research from leading experts in the field, discover what schools are doing in their classrooms to develop their oracy practice, and hear international perspectives. With keynotes from leading speakers, and sessions from ESU […]

Dartmouth House Tour

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

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. Join us on a […]

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