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History: JB Priestley's Journey
This course focuses on J.B. Priestley鈥檚 (1894-1984) journey around England in the 1930s, which was published as a book English Journey in 1934. At the time Priestley was a well-known novelist, playwright, screenwriter, social commentator and perhaps the most popular English writer of his day. Sponsored by his publisher Victor Gollancz and the Daily Mail , Priestley set out to travel the length and breadth of 1930s England from Southampton to the Black Country, the North East and Newcastle, Lincoln, Norfolk and Norwich. In doing so he revealed the condition of the English people, their society and their culture.
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Dates:Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Billingshurst Community and Conference C
Roman Way
Billingshurst
RH14 9QWTutor:Alan SimmondsCourse code:Q00017738How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢50.00
History: The Queens of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt demonstrates how even in a male-dominated society women did on occasion rise to the highest position in the land. In this course we will explore the women who not only held great influence but, on some occasions, effectively ruled Egypt. From the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut to Cleopatra VII over a millennium later, we consider how these women came to power and served as some of the most prominent female figures of antiquity.
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Dates:Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Woodley Hill House (Reading)
Woodley Hill House
45 Eastcourt Avenue
Reading
RG6 1HHTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017588How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢50.00
Art Appreciation: Nina Hamnet in London and Paris - Tutor Dr Mark Banting
Focusing on the 1910s and 20s, we will explore Nina Hamnett's life and art amongst the bohemians of Bloomsbury and Montparnasse. Explore the life and work of Nina Hamnet with our Art Appreciation: Nina Hamnet in London and Paris course. Learn about her impact on the art scenes of London and Paris. Ideal for art enthusiasts and anyone interested in modern art history.
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Dates:Sat 01/03/2025 -
Sat 01/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017697How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢10.00
History: Cliff railways in England and Wales
One of the reminders of Victorian ingenuity at the seaside, and some inland towns is the much-loved cliff railway. Discover the history of the Cliff Railways in England and Wales, with an introduction of their origins and development and the communities they served. Built in often dramatic locations with spectacular views, they offer the excitement of a precipitous journey down a steep incline. Come and join this illustrated course as we follow the story of these passenger carrying railways, from 1875 to the present day. This course is suitable for those with both little and some knowledge of the subject. To note down key points, it is suggested that you bring a notebook.
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Dates:Tue 04/03/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Michael TurnerCourse code:Q00016934How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢22.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:拢15
Art Appreciation: Art in a 100 paintings
This course aims to enable you to make sense of art works you might encounter in a gallery. You will fit 100 paintings- or two-dimensional pieces- into a time line of historical events, places, styles and paradigms. Using art appreciation skills from the first session , you will examine works in a virtual tour of a major gallery that come from another time and place. The course will enable you to create your own personal 鈥楪allery of 100 paintings.
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Dates:Tue 04/03/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Blofield Court House (BLOFIELD)
28 Yarmouth Road
BLOFIELD
NR13 4JUTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019919How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢25.20
Advanced Latin
Are you enthralled by the Ancient world?
This advanced Latin course is ideal for language and history enthusiasts alike. Develop advanced language skills in Latin as well as a deep understanding of the historical context in which it was written.
Latin has hundreds of applications in contemporary contexts. If you are interested in language learning, literature, law, medicine, or botany, this course will fascinate you.
This Latin course aims to help you find greater joy in modern literature by understanding its Latin underpinnings. Develop critical thinking and consider the impact of Latin literature on modern society and debates.
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Dates:Tue 04/03/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00012451How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢111.00
Art Appreciation: Spanish painters from Velazquez to Miro
An introduction to the rich history of painting in Spain, which had produced some of the most important and influential artists in art history - from Baroque masters Vel谩zquez, El Greco, and Murillo to romantic figurehead Goya and impressionist Sorolla to the vital role Spanish painters like Dal铆, Picasso and Mir贸 played in the development of 20th Century Art.
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Dates:Thu 06/03/2025 -
Thu 10/04/2025Times:2:45pm - 4:45pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ruth MulandiCourse code:Q00017449How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to 拢44.40
Foreign Languages: Reading Latin Advanced
Would you like to take your Latin to AS level and develop your ability to read and enjoy Latin literature? You will use the Latin you have already learnt to translate, discuss and analyse original Latin literature, both verse and prose. Through online activities such as quizzes and assignments and group work in the online sessions, you will discover the enduring fascination and importance of some of the greatest literature ever written whilst consolidating and extending your knowledge and understanding of Latin grammar.
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Dates:Thu 06/03/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00018012How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢111.00
Intermediate Latin
Did you know that learning Latin can enrich your knowledge in all sorts of other areas? Far from being 鈥渄ead鈥, Latin is all around us. This intermediate Latin course can give you essential background knowledge to understand terminology in law, medicine, family history, and many other subjects.
Latin has hundreds of applications in contemporary contexts. This course is ideal for you if you鈥檙e interested in learning Latin, or gaining general knowledge to help you learn modern languages or other disciplines.
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Dates:Thu 06/03/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00018008How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢111.00
Foreign Languages: Reading Latin Intermediate
Would you like to further develop your ability to read and enjoy Latin literature? You will use the Latin you have already learnt to translate, discuss and analyse original Latin literature, both verse and prose. In this intermediate level group you will develop more independence in translation through a mixture of immersive learning through reading Latin and analytical work in consolidating and extending your understanding of the Latin language. Lively discussion and exercises as part of a supportive group in the online sessions will be backed up by plentiful opportunities to work independently between sessions with a range of quizzes and assignments.
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Dates:Fri 07/03/2025 -
Fri 04/07/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00018014How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢111.00