# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: British rules for living and dying wellAbout this EventABOUT THE LECTUREWhat to expectLIVING A POLITE LIFE from Cradle to Grave – British rules for living and dying well.Join us to explore the traditional codes of conduct that directed the lives of polite people in times past. These codes go far beyond table manners or social etiquette, extending into areas of spirituality, mental self-discipline, personal ethics and temperament. Instruction books taught readers how to behave at every stage of life, up until their deaths. We’ll consider advice on polite behaviour given by Daniel Defoe, Sir Walter Scott, Mrs Beeton, Lady Colin Campbell and other British writers.​ABOUT THE SPEAKERDr Jenny Mayhew has worked as a university lecturer, novelist and screenwriter, and is now researching the history of manners in Britain.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/evening-lecture-living-a-polite-life/100001991381942998
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-07T17:45:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 9.38, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
- **lat**: 55.9563511
- **long**: -3.1979
- **full address**: The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life being held?
  - **A:** Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life takes place on Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life?
  - **A:** Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is organized by Royal Scots Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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