# Event Details - **Event Name**: TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for talk two of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ - Catastrophe: Outbreak of World War IAbout this EventJoin us on Friday 27th March, in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explains that the European powers went to war in 1914 because long-term tensions caused by militarism, alliances, imperial rivalry and nationalism turned the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand into a chain reaction of declarations of war that escalated into a global conflict.This is the second talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. See below for details on each talk, including dates and topics.Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the communityTickets, include tea and coffee on arrival.Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8Click to book your ‘Catastrophe: Outbreak of World War I’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum)Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here!Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend.IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival.Talks include:Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27th FebruaryCatastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27th MarchSlaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24th AprilThe War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29th MayThe Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26th JuneThe Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31st JulyWorld War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28th AugustThe Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25th SeptemberAllies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30th OctoberThe Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27th November https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5ba1b3a0-0dbd-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w592-h740-dc2d2c2b-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5beb8de0-0dbd-11f1-a6c4-7bf9653ded7b-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-catastrophe-outbreak-of-ww1-part-of-20th-century-history-series/100001983534813021 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5.04, max: 7.21, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Grantham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Grantham Museum - **lat**: 52.9104177 - **long**: -0.6400972999999999 - **full address**: Grantham Museum, Saint Peter's Hill, Grantham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/633d37a163008e63691e601b2e954dbf5e05280a21b3ad832f8aaaa18c6ba706-rimg-w590-h350-dc2f2f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1771540831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series) being held? - **A:** TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series) takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Grantham Museum, Saint Peter's Hill, Grantham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series)? - **A:** Ticket prices for TALK - Catastrophe - Outbreak of WW1 (part of 20th Century History series) range from GBP 5 to GBP 7 depending on the ticket type. 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