An illustrated lecture with historian Julian Humphrys traces the build-up to Waterloo, the fighting on the battlefield and the strategies and personalities behind Napoleon’s defeat. Explore why this decisive battle changed Europe’s political future and is still widely studied.
Join historian Julian Humphrys for an illustrated lecture on the Battle of Waterloo, one of the most important military engagements in European history. The talk explores the famous battle that ended Napoleon Bonaparte’s ambitions and changed the political future of Europe.
The lecture looks at the events leading up to Waterloo, how the conflict unfolded on the battlefield, and why it continues to be studied so widely. It also considers the personalities, strategies and consequences behind this decisive moment in history, making it a strong choice for anyone interested in military history, European history, or the Napoleonic era.
Julian Humphrys
13 November 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
Tickets cost £10 plus booking fee.
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