Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 5th May 2026

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA

Description: In the early part of the 20th century prime ministers were often naively indifferent to espionage and secret intelligence. Increasingly the relationships between intelligence agencies and Number 10 became very close, especially from the time of the Second World War. The increasing power of PMs since the war went hand in hand with the growth of the secret service. However, Intelligence also imperilled more than one British prime minister.

How to book: The easiest approach is to book tickets through Eventbrite (see The Bridge link) Otherwise contact The Bridge, University of Plymouth thebridge@plymouth.ac.uk Or phone The Bridge T: 01752 585050

Price: Free for national and local members of the HA and for Plymouth University students, Visitors £6.00, concessions £4.00

Tel: 01752 843750

Email: a.cousins345@btinternet.com

Website: www.ha-plymouth.org.uk/

Organiser: Alan Cousins

Lecturer: Professor Richard Aldrich University of Warwick

Region: South-West England

Branch: Plymouth