I give talks on London’s hidden histories, with a particular focus on women and the early twentieth-century nightlife that shaped Soho and the West End.
My work draws on original archival research, genealogy, and material culture to bring overlooked lives back into view — from nightclub owners and performers to the communities that formed around them.
I speak for libraries, history societies, cultural organisations, book groups and radio and I’m happy to tailor talks for different formats and audiences.
Talks and Topics
Recent and current talks include:
- Kate Meyrick and the women who shaped London’s first nightclubs
- A History of Holloway Prison
- Louisa Hocker and Madame Coletta: Hotel Magnates of the 1920s
- Women, nightlife, and respectability in 1920s London
Talks can be illustrated and range from short talks to longer lectures with Q&A.
Selected Appearances
- Radio feature, RTÉ ‘The Lyric’ Kate Meyrick
- Public talks on London women’s history (UK)
Booking & Enquiries
If you’d like to discuss a talk or event, please get in touch:
The London Genie 