Around the World in 80 Days: Fact or Fiction?
A talk as part of the Explorer Season at Pippbrook House
It was a bold wager made in a Victorian Gentlemen’s club on 2 October 1872, prompting Philias Fogg to embark on his global adventure along with his trusty valet Passepartout. But could it actually have been done, and what light does it shine on Victorian life and attitudes in general?
Join Victorian expert Nicholas Travers as he delves into the power and privilege of the social world of the Victorian gentleman, and explores how attitudes to travel and discovery, along with the technological advances of the era, made the world feel increasingly accessible.
About Nicholas Travers
Nicholas holds a BA and MA in History and Politics, and is author of Victorian Britain - Day by Day, as well as Key Dates in Georgian History . He is passionate about history and has given talks at London’s Open House.
Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11
It was a bold wager made in a Victorian Gentlemen’s club on 2 October 1872, prompting Philias Fogg to embark on his global adventure along with his trusty valet Passepartout. But could it actually have been done, and what light does it shine on Victorian life and attitudes in general?
Join Victorian expert Nicholas Travers as he delves into the power and privilege of the social world of the Victorian gentleman, and explores how attitudes to travel and discovery, along with the technological advances of the era, made the world feel increasingly accessible.
About Nicholas Travers
Nicholas holds a BA and MA in History and Politics, and is author of Victorian Britain - Day by Day, as well as Key Dates in Georgian History . He is passionate about history and has given talks at London’s Open House.
Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11
Run Time: 1 hour plus Q&A
Age Guidance: Suitable for all
Ticket Price: £11 - £13
Venue: Pippbrook House
