Black Books Society Lecture: The Lincoln’s Inn Which Never Was – Lucky Escapes and Missed Opportunities

Over the centuries a number of building schemes were designed for the Inn which were never realised.  Some were designed by eminent architects and would have been magnificent buildings – others were lucky escapes.  In each case, had they been built, the Inn would have looked radically different and much of what we know today would have been destroyed or never built.  In this lecture, Dunstan Speight, the Inn’s Librarian, will discuss these projects and illustrate them from the plans and drawings which survive in the Inn’s archives and other collections.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

Non-members of the Inn are welcome to attend.

Event details

Where: Ashworth Centre, Lincoln’s Inn

When: Thursday 30 October 2025 (Registration 17.45 / Lecture 18.00 / Reception 19.00-20.00)

Cost: £15 (includes drinks reception)

Tickets available via Ticket Tailor.

Admission will be for those who have booked via Ticket Tailor only. Please note, bookings will not be taken over the phone or via email for this event. The deadline to book will be 13:00 on Tuesday 28 October.

Kindly note that it will not be possible to refund any places cancelled after 13:00 on Tuesday 28 October.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dunstan Speight.