Freethought History Festival at Conway Hall

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Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, London, WC1R 4RL

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Freethought History Festival at Conway Hall

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A celebration of humanism, secularism, atheism and the ethical movement past and present.

Join us for a full weekend of activities, exploring the fascinating stories of freethought movement – the activists, authors and artists who asked the big questions about who should have the power to shape our society.

With talks and discussions from today's leading thinkers and writers, film screenings, and interactive displays and workshops, this festival will bring to life the amazing history of non-believers and explore the impact they still have today – all in the beautiful surroundings of Conway Hall, the historic home of freethought.

Full programme, including guided walks and free family Sunday activities here: https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/freethoughthistoryfest/

Friday evening: 'Down With The Crown? Graham Smith (CEO of Republic) in conversation with Jenny Kleeman'

Talks and activities on Saturday:
- Writing Freethought Histories
- The Freethinker: The Voice of Secularism
- Freethinking Lives
- Radical Music, Remarkable Women
- Freethought Heritage Exhibition
- Doers, Dreamers, Place Makers virtual tour
- Film screening: Reasons to Believe

Sunday walking tours:
- Books, Bones and Blasphemy
- The Road to Ethics: Freethinkers, Radicals and Non-conformists

Booking required:
FRIDAY ONLY • Standard £18 • Living Support £12 • Student £12
SATURDAY DAY ONLY • Standard £25 • Living Support £16 • Student £16
WEEKEND TICKET • Standard £33 • Living Support £21 • Student £21
SUNDAY WALKING TOURS • Standard £13 • Living Support £9 • Student £9
SUNDAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES • FREE

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