FORMER schools inspector Gervase Phinn, who has written accounts of his years working in Yorkshire, and historian John Julius Norwich, are among the speakers for Darlington Lecture Association's 120th season, which begins next month.

Mr Phinn will speak at Darlington College of Technology on September 9, at 7.45pm.

Lord Norwich will appear on January 13, to discuss The English Country House.

For full details of the eight-lecture programme, which covers subjects as diverse as art and travel and an irreverent history of royal scandals, contact Brian White on (01325) 353312