Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 26th February 2026

Time: 7.30

Venue: Nordic Centre, Osborne St. Hull HU1 2PN

Description: Castro as the leader of Cubans coming down from the wilder parts of Cuba to get rid of American control epitomised a young, carefree generation who put freedom and nationalism first - beatniks. His subsequent rise to dictatorship - and unflinching leadership - highlights how power and external threats change personality and principles.

How to book: N/A

Price: Visitors;£3. Students and unwaged free

Tel: 01482 448065

Fax: not available

Email: usher@usher.karoo.co.uk

Website: https://www.herha.org.uk

Organiser: Sylvia Usher

Lecturer: Professor Simon Hall

Comments: A few people will remember the impact of Castro's rapid take over of power, and how he and Che showed how a new generation could both seize power and be popular. For others this is an opportunity which history gives

Branch: Hull and East Riding