The Golden Age Of Crime 2025

We are so pleased to announce our keynote, Professor Jessica Meyer, who will be presenting a most fascinating lecture on her latest research at the Golden Age of Crime!

Jessica Meyer is Professor of British Social and Cultural History at the University of Leeds. Her research interests lie at the intersections of gender, war and popular culture, with particular expertise in the First World War and its legacy in Britain. She has published two monographs, Men of War: Masculinity and the First World War in Britain (Palgrave, 2009) and An Equal Burden: The Men of the Royal Army Medical Corps in the First World War (OUP, 2019), as well as articles on a range of topics including representations of war and war trauma in detective fictions.
She is co-host of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, where the First World War meets popular culture.

Our Next Event

Silent Echoes:
Golden Age Crime Fiction and Trauma

We are proud to present our 2025 Golden Age of Crime conference, Silent Echoes: Golden Age Crime Fiction and Trauma at the Florida State University London Study Centre in London, UK.

WHEN? FRIDAY 12 to SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025

WHERE? FSU LONDON STUDY CENTRE, 99 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LH

This conference brings together over twenty academic speakers and keynote speaker Professor Jessica Meyer to discuss the reach and impact of an enduring body of literature at a crucial point in history.

Registration for this two-day conference includes lunch on both days. Please note: tickets are non-refundable, and a ticket does not include accommodation.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME!

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

The conference takes place at Florida State University’s London Study Centre. 99 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LH. The FSU London Study Centre is housed in the heart of the historic Bloomsbury district within walking distance of a variety of historic sites.

Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road

We are planning informal activities around the conference, to take advantage of the historic location, and will update delegates ahead of time!

Please note: delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. There are several options in central London to suit a range of budgets, but please remember to factor the attractive location into your plans...