Historical Association: Nelson Mandela. Word, Action and Building a Movement against Apartheid

This lecture explores Nelson Mandela’s role in challenging apartheid, looking at both his words and his actions and how these helped shape a wider movement for change. It is presented as a branch event by the Historical Association and is led by Prof. Chris Prior of the University of Southampton.

The event is a public history lecture taking place at West Cliff Hotel in Bournemouth. It is suitable for anyone interested in modern history, South African history, politics, or the struggle against apartheid, and offers an opportunity to hear an academic speaker discuss the development of resistance and activism around Mandela’s life and legacy.