About this Event
Not the apocalyptic Robert Frost poem, nor the fantasy Game of Thrones or even the Afro-pop group, but live, real and on the stage of 17Nineteen, Dr. Jeremy Dearlove will take us to Iceland, the very real original world of ice and fire.
Together we will explore the geology of that amazing land. Dr. Dearlove has worked throughout the UK in a diverse range of capacities in the sectors of geochemistry, environmental geology and hydrogeology. With him we will trudge up sulphurous volcanoes and descend into fiery cracks in the earth’s mantle and emerge unscathed, while seated in the 17Nineteen aka the historic Holy Trinity. And remember this, when the end of the world comes it won’t be with a bang or even a whimper but with a nice cup of coffee and a scone!
Schedule:
1pm: Arrive and grab a seat, coffee/tea and scones will be available at the coffee bar.
1:30pm: Lecture begins.
Registration and Cost:
- Attendance to these lectures is free but we encourage you to make a donation if you're able. Money raised will go towards future 17Nineteen Society events and to the Churches Conservation Trust towards the management and upkeep of Sunderland’s wonderful Georgian treasure.
Location:
Holy Trinity Sunderland is conveniently located close to the Donnison School and Sunderland Maritime Heritage Museum for avid history fans to make the most of their visit. The venue offers ample parking facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Chronicles and Crumbs at Holy Trinity Sunderland. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact us.
Programme in 2026:
4th February Sunderland and the English Civil War (Lorrain & Sean McCartney)
4th March Stephenson Ridley, Madame Angelo and William McGregor – three sporting heroes (Peter Welsh)
1st April Cannonballs, Corsets and Coal: an 18th Century story in Eight Objects (Carolyn Kirby)
6th May The History of Sunderland AFC (Rob Mason)
3rd June Carvers From The Past (Alan Denham)
1st July The Newbottle Wagonway Helene Farn
5th August Mackem's for Madrid: Sunderland's contribution to the Spanish Civil War (Tony Fox)
2nd September 1960s Gangland Newcastle - the Baffling M**der of Angus Sibbet (Derek Potter)
7th October The 1825 Sunderland Seamen’s Strike (Bill Wildish)
4th November Bringing Classic Vehicles Back to Life: The story of the North East Restoration Club (Jim Pace)
2nd December From Tyneside to Wearside: In Search of Sunderland Songs (Eileen Richardson)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church, Church Street East, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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