UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLDSPEAK BOOKSHOP
This is a men's-only evening of spirited conversation, debate, and ideas over beer, wine, coffee, and good company, inspired by Dr Johnson's famous 18th-century Club -
A gathering for gentlemen of conservative temperament who believe England is worth talking about and worth defending in lively, old-fashioned coffee-house style political and intellectual discussion.
Book club is a women's only group, meeting on the last Wednesday of every month - a friendly, relaxed gathering for ladies of all ages to enjoy good book chat, thoughtful conversation, wine, and good company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
This month - Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier
If you want join, please swing by the shop or email and let me know.
Previous Events
Drawing on his background as a firefighter and trade unionist from Dagenham, in his book, Despised, Paul Embery examines the disconnect between the left political establishment and the working class. He argues the left establishment swallowed a poisonous brew of economic and social liberalism and has come to despise traditional working-class...
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Join us for an exclusive evening with Ellen Fantini, deputy editor-in-chief of The European Conservative, Europe’s leading conservative English-language quarterly. Ellen will share insights into the magazine’s mission to reclaim the founding principles of European civilization, discuss recent and current issues, and explore the challenges...
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Join Alexander Adams at Oldspeak Bookshop on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM for an exclusive book signing event featuring his highly anticipated new release, "How to Start a Dissident Art Movement." This thought-provoking book, compiles a collection of polemical art essays, manifestoes, speeches, and personal letters that...
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John O'Sullivan was a key figure in Margaret Thatcher’s circle during her tenure as Prime Minister (1979–1990). A British conservative journalist and political commentator, he served as a speechwriter and policy advisor to Thatcher in the 1980s. His work helped shape her political messaging, particularly her staunch anti-communist...
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