27 November 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
Trinity Hall at the British Library
- LocationThe King's Library Gallery at The British Library
- Cost£30 (2016 and later) | £45 (2015 and earlier)
- Booking closing dateFriday, 20 November 2026 16:00pm
- Dress codeBusiness attire (or Trinity Hall related clothing)
- Event typeDrinks reception
From October 2026 to June 2028, we are marking the 50th anniversary of the admission of women to the College with a series of events, lectures and stories celebrating our community and the people who have shaped it. The THwomen50 anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the College’s history, highlight the importance of ensuring higher education remains accessible to all, and celebrate our community’s positive impact on the people and world around them.
On Friday 27 November the Trinity Hall community is invited to join the Master at the stunning King’s Library Gallery at the British Library, to enjoy drinks, canapés, and good company. The event will recognise this important milestone in a transformative period in Trinity Hall’s 676-year history.
We will hear from the Master, Mary Hockaday, about the latest College plans and how Trinity Hall will be marking 50 years since the arrival of female students.
Programme
18:30 Drinks & canapés served
19:30 The Master to say a few words
21:00 Carriages
The British Library is open to the public from 09:30-18:00
If you are in the area earlier in the day, do visit their free exhibition:
Treasures of the British Library, including American Revolution: 250 Years from the Declaration of Independence
There will also be a temporary exhibition:
Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
This will be running from 30 October 2026 – 20 June 2027 and will cost from £25 (peak) and £20–23 (off-peak). It will be free for Library members.
Booking for Trinity Hall at the British Library
Booking is required and the cost is –
£30 for those who matriculated in 2016 and later
£45 for those who matriculated in 2015 and earlier
£50 for all guest tickets – booking for guests will open on the 26 October if space allows.
The cost includes drinks (non-alcoholic options available) and canapés.
Please note that spaces are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Booking closes at 4pm on Friday 20 November or once all tickets have been sold.
Guest list
The guest list is available to view at the top of the page. Please note that only those who have given consent to be included will appear on the list.
Dress code
Following on from the success of the event at the Barbican, we would love it if guests could wear something Trinity Hall related, either a boat club blazer, a tie, scarf or anything black and white. For those coming straight from the office, smart/business attire is also fine.
Cancellations
We are able to offer refunds for bookings cancelled before 4pm on Friday 20 November. We cannot accept responsibility if weather or disruption to travel prevents you from attending. Please email the office or call +44 (0)1223 332 567 at the earliest opportunity, if you need to cancel a booking.
Location
The King’s Library Gallery, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.
Photography
We like to take photos at our events to use in our digital and print communications.
If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please let us know in advance or on the day.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact alumnievents@trinhall.cam.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1223 332 567.
For general questions about College events, please see our FAQS.