The Wigmore Lectures: William Harrison, Clipper Ship Captain

Robert Bligh's talk focusses on William Harrison who was born in a village in Kent in 1833, went to sea aged 17 and became a master mariner aged 27. It covers the research done to uncover William’s incredible but tragic story including his early life, his family and his career and voyages at sea. In doing so the talk highlights the many different ways in which anyone interested can unearth similar stories using archives and records including those available online.

Tickets: £5.00. Bookers who purchase tickets for all six Wigmore Lectures in the same transaction receive a discount of £6.00.