Get ready for a night of curiosity, creativity, and unexpected connections. Join Dr Kate Lister, Dr Lucy Rogers and Monica Feria-Tinta for an evening exploring the surprising intersections of history, science, and human ingenuity. From the hidden forces shaping our world to the untold stories of the past, this is a night designed to spark ideas, challenge perspectives, and leave you thinking differently.
Dr Lucy Rogers MBE is an award winning engineer, inventor and science communicator with an extraordinary talent for making complex ideas feel exciting, accessible, and full of wonder. A Visiting Professor at Brunel University London and author of It’s ONLY Rocket Science, Lucy has inspired audiences around the world with her engaging approach to engineering. In this fast paced and fascinating talk, she will take us on a journey through the hidden science of the sky, bridging awe, wonder, and surprise.
Dr Kate Lister is an award winning historian, author, broadcaster and the creator of the acclaimed Whores of Yore project. Known for bringing history’s most intriguing and often scandalous stories to life with wit and rigour, she has built a global following across her writing and podcast Betwixt the Sheets. In this captivating session, Kate explores how to become a royal mistress, guiding us through the lives of history’s most infamous women, from the maîtresses en titre of the French court to the passionate liaisons of the English monarchy.
Monica Feria-Tinta is a barrister at the Bar of England and Wales, specialising in public international law. She has been described as one of ‘the most daring, innovative and creative lawyers’ in the United Kingdom for her work addressing climate change. Her talk will look at the law as a tool for protecting the planet, and the real life cases where justice for the environment has been sought in court.
Each talk runs 25 minutes, with intervals to grab a drink, browse books from our incredible local bookseller Imagined Things, or simply soak up the buzzing atmosphere. Raworths Salon North is a night to feed your curiosity, spark your imagination, and leave inspired, entertained, and intellectually charged. The event will be hosted by the incredible producer and presenter Natasha Knight.
Voted one of GQ magazine’s Top 100 Things to do in the World, Salon North is an unforgettable evening that celebrates ideas, creativity, and the thrill of discovering your new hyperfixation.
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