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History: American War of Independence
Knavery seems to be so much the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom,’ declared King George III of Britain. Britain’s ministers - particularly George III - have often been blamed for the loss of the thirteen American colonies. But how fair is this or was France primarily responsible for American independence? Covering the main causes and most important clashes of the conflict, the course reviews how the war developed, its controversies and the immediate consequences for America, Britain and France
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Nottingham Mechanics (Nottingham)
3 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EZTutor:Mark BarnardCourse code:Q00016045How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
History: Britain in World War 2 & Post War Britain
To provide an overview of the social impact of World War 2 in relation to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz
The course will also highlight the new global balance of power after the War in relation to the upsurge of America and the USSR as being the new power brokers in the Post-War world as evidenced by the new ‘Iron Curtain’
The second half of the course will feature the post war Labour government establishing a Welfare State and focussing on post war reconstruction as well as the early years of the reign of Elizabeth II in the 1950s
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paul LevyCourse code:Q00017643How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Textiles & Fashion: Visible Mending with Sashiko and Boro Mending
This course will teach you plenty of skills on how to mend your clothes beautifully and originally. We will look at the historical art of Sashiko patterns and the Boro mending technique that was used in Japan in the Edo period and also plenty of other Visible mending techniques. There will be plenty of beautiful patterns to choose from and to learn about and to sew yourselves. A grasp of basic hand sewing is needed. We will expand our knowledge on the resources needed throughout the course and learn about the history of this technique. Later on we will also look at other various visible mending techniques and how and why these are used.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00018288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
History: What if (the road not travelled)
This virtual history course delves into the fascinating realm of counterfactual history, exploring pivotal moments in history and imagining alternate outcomes. Through looking at what happened in situations where the outcome was not at all clear cut, we will analyse the factors that shaped historical events and speculate on how different choices could have led to alternate trajectories. Through discussion and speculation on everything from medieval battles to modern political decisions, this course offers a unique perspective on the "what ifs" of history. How might the world be different today if the outcome had been different? Join the class to find out.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017277How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: The Ottoman Empire
On this lecture style course, we will learn about The Ottoman Empire from its formation at the end of the 13th century right through to the 20th century; the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, and the countries and areas involved - Southeast Europe, parts of Central Europe, Western Asia, North Africa and the Horn of Africa, parts of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. In the early 20th century, the empire allied with Germany on the side of the Central Powers in WWI. The Empire's defeat and the occupation of part of its territory by the Allied Powers resulted in its partitioning and the loss of its Middle Eastern territories, but the successful Turkish War of Independence against the occupying Allies led to the emergence of the Republic of Turkey in the Anatolian heartland and the abolition of the Ottoman monarchy.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 30/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Aubrey NewmanCourse code:Q00018339How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
History: 10 Political Classics that Changed the World
This 10-week course delves into ten seminal classic texts that have profoundly shaped political thought and governance across the world. From ancient philosophical treatises starting with Plato’s Republic to modern declarations of rights and treaties, each document represents a milestone in the development of political ideas. We will explore the historical context, core arguments, and lasting impacts of these influential works. Delving into questions which are just as relevant today, such as ‘what is the role of the state?’ or ‘is democracy the ideal form of government?’ to gain a deeper understanding of these works contributions to political theory and practice.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018505How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of this course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and to help you gain confidence. You will be given an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from a range of different types of art and craft. For example, painting stones, glass, wood, and dream catchers. You will use a variety of different resources and medias such as wool, fabrics, and jars. You will learn about the development of the different arts and crafts that we enjoy today. You will also learn about and gain insight into how different techniques and skills have evolved in certain crafts.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016838How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80
Art Appreciation: The Art and Artists of World War One
In this course, we will explore the visual culture in Europe during World War One. From official war art, to soldiers’ sketchbooks, from world-famous artists to anonymous draughtsmen, we will study and discuss a broad range of attitudes to war. We will study many British artists, but also German, French, Italian, and American ones. We will study great works of art, learn a lot about the history of the war from a British and Western perspective, and discuss the role of art and artists during wartime, as well as in the aftermath of war.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017433How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: Chelmsford in the second world war
In this course guest tutor Tony Tuckwell describes how Chelmsford with its important industries; Marconi, Hoffman’s ball bearings and Crompton Parkinson’s electrical works, were vulnerable to Luftwaffe air attacks and later, random rocket attacks from V1s and V2s. Yet some of the most damaging events came from lone bombers and chance jettisoning of bombs from damaged aircraft on returning to the continent. The town was also in receipt of evacuees from the docklands of East London (and from the less well known coastal towns invasion loomed`0 which presented its own educational and social challenges
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:British Legion Hall (Felsted)
Bury Chase
Felsted
CM6 3HATutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019062How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Literature: 19th Century Russian Literary Classic - War and Peace
This course will explore Leo Tolstoy’s classic nineteenth-century novel War and Peace. The novel was originally published in the 1860s and provides readers with a panoramic study of early nineteenth-century Russian society. This novel is regarded as not only one of the finest examples of Russian literature but also one of the world’s greatest novels. We will consider the fragmented publication of the novel and its social and political context. The novel’s historical setting is the French invasion of Russia in 1812 which was seen as a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars and a period of patriotic significance to Russia.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00017327How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £96.20