An Evening Out in Victorian Aberdeen - A talk by Dr Jane McDermid

Charles Dickens drew large audiences, of both men and women and across the social spectrum, on his tours of Aberdeen in 1858 and 1866, but what alternative attractions were there and how typical were his audiences?

This talk will set the enthusiasm for a recital by Dickens within the wider context of public social activities, presenting a snapshot of evenings out in Aberdeen.

Dr Jane McDermidEmeritus Fellow in HistoryUniversity of Southampton