What Should Be Done With A Royal Assassin? Killing Victoria

Title: What Should Be Done With A Royal Assassin? Killing Victoria

Speaker: Dr Bob Nicholson - Historian, Writer, and Broadcaster.

On a warm summer’s evening in June 1840, an excited crowd gathered outside of Buckingham Palace. They were hoping to witness one of the great sights of London – a public appearance from the young Queen Victoria. When she emerged, most of the spectators would cheer and wave, but one man had a very different greeting in mind – in his pockets were a pair of loaded pistols. This talk reveals the remarkable story of what happened next. It’s a dramatic tale of Victorian political intrigue, conspiracy theories, courtroom drama, and the thorny question of how we should deal with high-profile assassins.

Key Audience Takeaways:

• Hear the surprising story of a man who tried to assassinate a Queen
• See evidence from Victorian police files, newspapers, and the Queen’s private diary
• Learn how the Victorians responded to a high-profile assassination attempt

Doors - 7:00pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.

Intros - 7:20pm

Talk - 7:30pm

Q&A - 8:10pm

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