{"title": "Now or Never! The First Scottish Referendum and its Legacy, 1979-2026", "start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen Mary University of London", "address": "Mile End Road 327, E1 4NS London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/politics"], "description": "An evening event marking the publication of Tom Chidwick's book 'Now or Never! A History of the First Scottish Devolution Referendum'. It is hosted by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London and brings together academics, politicians and journalists, chaired by broadcaster Carolyn Quinn, with speakers including Baroness Annabel Goldie and Ben Jackson. They explore Scotland's first national referendum of 1 March 1979, held nearly three centuries after the dissolution of the Scottish Parliament, on whether to establish a Scottish Assembly. The panel asks why the referendum took place, why Scotland then failed to secure its own parliament, and the lessons today for supporters of devolution, independence or a stronger Union.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/now-or-never-the-first-scottish-referendum-and-its-legacy-19-50695/", "official_url": "https://www.qmul.ac.uk/events/upcoming-events/items/now-or-never-the-first-scottish-referendum-and-its-legacy-1979-2026-1.html", "image": "https://noky.io/images/13579027ab2e62dec584fc6834b0ae3572a8e28ff14cd1065c31c1d5424c2195-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen Mary University of London", "address": "Mile End Road 327, E1 4NS London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Birkbeck's Leading Voices - An Evening with Sir Ed Davey MP in conversation with Professor David Latchman CBE", "start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T19:30:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics"], "description": "An evening conversation as part of Birkbeck's Leading Voices series, held at Birkbeck College in London. 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Food is provided, children are welcome, and a donation is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/peace-in-ukraine-london-public-meeting-41152/", "official_url": "https://cnduk.org/events/peace-in-ukraine-london-public-meeting/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Campaign Lab Hack Night", "start": "2026-11-16T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-16T22:00:00Z", "place": "Newspeak House", "address": "Bethnal Green Road 133-135, E2 7DG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["science/technology", "society/politics"], "description": "Campaign Lab Hack Night is a regular bi-weekly session for working on tech side projects that help the progressive left campaign more effectively. It is run by Campaign Lab, a community of politically-minded progressive data scientists, researchers and activists building new election tools. You can bring your own project or help out on one of theirs, with snacks and drinks provided; bring a laptop or join remotely. All technologists, activists, organisers and campaigners are welcome, including newcomers interested in politics, technology and evidence-based campaigning.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/campaign-lab-hack-night-41761/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/df55b227d64b763b071a21f3d738b7129ce3e60d56d96e7f261c9cfa9185f01b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster", "start": "2026-11-19T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T19:30:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "£9.38 (including £1.38 booking fee)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history"], "description": "This is a talk marking the 550th anniversary of William Caxton setting up his printing press by Westminster Abbey, held in St Margaret's Church. Experts Matthew Payne, Keeper of the Muniments at Westminster Abbey, and historian Thomas Penn explore why Caxton settled there and why it proved the ideal environment for his business to flourish. They show how Caxton built a network of relationships stretching from his neighbours, round the Thames, to London and far beyond. Doors open at 6:00pm, the talk begins at 6:30pm and is followed by an audience Q&A.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/talk-caxton-and-the-printing-press-in-westminster-122349/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/lectures-and-talks/2026/november/talk-caxton-and-the-printing-press-in-westminster/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/45966c4e79bf8f16b2a56ae23f4819cc7a17db7ba7584b947a07e56de3ee35a8-2000.webp"}]}