Classics & Cakes - ‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ by John Keats

‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ by John Keats Join Dr Diana Hallam for a wonderful lecture featuring art history, social history and Keats biography as well as exploring this splendidly mysterious poem, complete with a femme fatale. Add in a selection of delicious homemade cakes, hot drinks and good company and we think this makes the perfect week day afternoon out! Diana is an Oxford graduate and experienced English teacher and lecturer, with the skill to draw out interesting themes and new viewpoints from well-loved texts. Doors open at 2pm for refreshments, the lecture begins at 2.30pm. Seats are not allocated for this event. Queen Victoria Hall is wheelchair accessible with disabled facilities onsite and a hearing loop. See 'Our Venues' page for more detailed accessibility information.