

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TALK - The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the final talk of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ -The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet UnionAbout this EventJoin us on Friday 27th November in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explores the decades-long nuclear standoff between the communist and capitalist blocs, tracing how ideological rivalry, arms competition, and political change ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.This is the final talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026.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: £8Clickto book your 'The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union ' talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum)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/events1/banners/bf5aab20-0e32-11f1-9926-a9734bee91e9-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union/100001983542608337
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftalk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union-tickets-1983542608337
- **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 Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Grantham Museum (https://allevents.in/org/grantham-museum/25211228)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7c5fc4f6f1372c64939678365dd2ac0c334028fed32f615e9f72fd708dd71c9a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc481d1b-gmir.jpg?v=1771655919
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8aba099a9a7093676a0facb54781fd3450434bb2ef7a5457d886a0710d2e4e82-rimg-w400-h400-dc041317-gmir.jpg?v=1771655918

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grantham Museum, Saint Peter's Hill, Grantham, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 5.04 up to 7.21 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Grantham Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about TALK - The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "TALK - The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7c5fc4f6f1372c64939678365dd2ac0c334028fed32f615e9f72fd708dd71c9a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc481d1b-gmir.jpg?v=1771655919",
        "startDate": "2026-11-27T14:00:00+00:00",
        "endDate": "2026-11-27T15:30:00+00:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union/100001983542608337",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Grantham Museum",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Saint Peter's Hill",
                "postalCode": "NG31 6PY",
                "addressLocality": "Grantham",
                "addressRegion": "EN",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "52.9104177",
                "longitude": "-0.6400972999999999"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Join us for the final talk of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ -The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union",
        "offers": [
            {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-20",
                "availabilityEnds": "2026-11-27T15:30:00+00:00",
                "validFrom": "2026-02-20",
                "lowPrice": "5.04",
                "highPrice": "7.21",
                "price": "5.04",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union/100001983542608337"
            },
            {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-20",
                "availabilityEnds": "",
                "validFrom": "2026-02-20",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union/100001983542608337",
                "price": "5.04",
                "name": "Friends of Grantham Museum tickets"
            },
            {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-20",
                "availabilityEnds": "",
                "validFrom": "2026-02-20",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/grantham/talk-the-cold-war-and-the-collapse-of-the-soviet-union/100001983542608337",
                "price": "7.21",
                "name": "Non Member Individual"
            }
        ],
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Grantham Museum",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/grantham-museum/25211228"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```