‘Why are some people left out of the history books?’ was the question posed at the annual Grill Lecture by award-winning novelist, playwright, performer, campaigner and non-fiction writer, Kate Mosse.

Highly entertaining and inspirational, she left the audience to question their own role in the world, and issued a challenge to all: bear witness to history and avoid being mere bystanders.

Earlier in the evening, Kate had met with a select group of students; their discussion of women in particular, who had been omitted from the annals of history, was lively and engaging.

Kate joins a long line of inspirational speakers who have visited the school for the lecture series: a legacy from former Head of Religion and Philosophy at Churcher’s, Judy Grill. The Grill Lecture is a chance for us all to be inspired and moved, but more importantly to challenge, investigate and question the world in which we live. There was no doubt that Kate Mosse fulfilled that role magnificently.