We are passionate about sharing the story of British airships and the fascinating stories of the people behind the ships, the technology, and their place in history, which is often overlooked. If you would like us to come and give a talk to you, then please contact us.
We are happy to deliver talks and lectures both online and in person.
The Trust’s council and members also offer talks and lectures to history societies and schools; those detailed below are some of the upcoming and historical talks in the last few years:
Upcoming Lecture: London Transport Museum

23rd October 2025
Olney Classsic Car Club
14th October 2025
80 guests attended to hear Alastair Lawson talk about the R.101 and it’s tragic loss
The Higgins Museum, Bedford

Ellington Gala

Dunstable Historical Society

Aston Martin Owners Club
Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society

Buckden History Society
Ipswich Transport Society
Colchester Archaeological Group Afternoon Meeting
Colchester Archaeological Group Evening Lecture Group
RAeS (Loughborough Branch)
RAeS (Weybridge Branch)
Kempston Over 50’s Club
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
RAeS (Derby & Hucknall branch)
Bromley House Library members.
Ellington Women’s Institute
Rolls Royce Owners Club and Sir Henry Royce Memorial Lecture
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Colne Valley Classic Car Club
Dacorum National Trust Association
Cambridgeshire Vintage Tractor Club
Leighton Buzzard Old Glory Group
Olney Archaeological and Historical Society
Honourable Company of Air Pilots
Leighton Buzzard Archaeological and Historical Society
Shuttlewoth Collection Annual Lecture
International Nevil Schute Conference
Milton Keynes Aviation Society
Shortstown/Bedford – For Residents
AGM of the Airship Association
White Waltham Flying Club
St Paul’s Church, Bedford
ATC Biggin Hill 2427 Squadron
Rotary Club of Walton-on-Thames
St Albans Rotary Club
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Irchester Historical Society
