Bridges To Democracy

Upcoming courses at Depot.

Lecture runs before Sun 18 Oct, 17:30 screening of The Uprising. Tickets sold seperately.

An overview of Thomas Paine’s time in Lewes, his democratic legacy, and its relationship to the film, The Uprising’s exploration of civil protest and the evolution of British democracy. Hosted by Leanne O'Boyle and Julian Bowker to complement the release of Paul Greengrass' The Uprising.

Leanne O’Boyle is the Founding Director of Thomas Paine: Legacy, which runs a museum and Centre for Democracy at Paine’s Lewes home, Bull House. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, she is a writer, lecturer, and experienced Director in the heritage sector. Her book ‘Patriots, Radicals & Revolutionaries: the British role in American Independence’ is published by Pen & Sword. Julian Bowker is a film educator and former BFI Education Officer. He has run many courses at Depot, including An Introduction To Film Appreciation.