Monthly Talks
HGS u3a Monthly Talks are held at the Free Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb and are open to members. Non-members can attend a free taster session, and carers are welcome at no charge. The venue offers a ramp and accessible toilet.
Monthly Talk: Gandhi vs Churchill: Triumph and Disaster at the End of the Raj
20 February 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Speaker: Peter Popham, Author
While Stalin and Hitler caused immense destruction, a modest Indian, defying Churchill, liberated the British Empire’s crown jewel without violence. Peter Popham will examine how Gandhi achieved this, and what his legacy is today. Why was Churchill, effective in war, powerless to stop him?
Peter Popham, based in London, developed a fascination with Gandhi while serving as The Independent’s India correspondent, which inspired his acclaimed novel India Be Damned, featuring Gandhi as a central character. He has also authored several other books, including the global bestseller The Lady and the Peacock.
Doors open at 2.30 pm for refreshments and socialising. To help us cater for this talk, please register your interest in attending using the following form: