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History: My Virtual Museum; a collection of elite, local images
The story of my journey into collecting old postcards, vintage photographs,
and interesting artefacts/ephemera, and the motivation behind establishing a
virtual museum, with the generous assistance from others. Throughout,
numerous images depicting each stage of my collecting will be displayed,
categorised by subject matter. Predominantly featured will be vintage
photographs depicting scenes and people from northern Lincolnshire,
particularly Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Additionally, there will be recent
photographs showcasing intriguing collectibles mainly associated with this
region. Lastly, I will outline my future thoughts and plans for this venture.
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Dates:Sat 19/10/2024 -
Sat 19/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018658How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00
History: Irish History in 10 documents
This day school looks at a thousand years of Irish history through ten important historical documents. Through close study of the sources, we will attempt to shed light on the momentous events, personalities and trends in this most fascinating story. We will start in the twelfth century and from there move forward until we reach the twentieth century. Throughout we will not only consider the sources themselves and the history they reveal but also consider issues of reliability, provenance and authenticity. By the end of the school, we should have deepened our knowledge and understanding of Irish history and our ability to interrogate historical records
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Dates:Tue 29/10/2024 -
Tue 29/10/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00018859How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.00
Literature: Dickens and the struggles of life
For Charles Dickens, writing and worrying went hand in hand. His books were knitted together out of his own anxieties and struggles. And yet, despite the weight of all these worries, his novels are never depressing. To read Dickens is to glimpse the possibilities of new life. We all probably intend to read Dickens ‘one day.’ We all know his characters from various films and TV adaptations, so perhaps the time has finally come to get stuck into a major work. On this eight-week course we will read ‘Little Dorrit.’ We will also study some of Dickens's essays, short stories, and letters. You may already be a Dickens enthusiast, or a complete newcomer to his work. Either way, I hope that you will join us to explore a writer whose books still have the power to move and enlighten us today.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Krowji (Redruth)
West Park
Redruth
TR15 3AJTutor:Mark CreesCourse code:Q00013086How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
History: A Moving Story
This course explores the evolution of road, water, and rail transport in East Anglia from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. We examine how these developments reshaped the landscape and impacted the lives of transport workers and travellers. Through historical analysis and personal stories, participants will gain insights into the region's rich transport heritage and its influence on East Anglia's social and economic fabric.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Poringland Community Centre (Poringland)
Overtons Way
Poringland
NR14 7WBTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019038How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: A Moving Story - Exploring the evolution of road, water, and rail transport in East Anglia
This course explores the evolution of road, water, and rail transport in East Anglia from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. We examine how these developments reshaped the landscape and impacted the lives of transport workers and travellers. Through historical analysis and personal stories, participants will gain insights into the region's rich transport heritage and its influence on East Anglia's social and economic fabric.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Poringland Community Centre (Poringland)
Overtons Way
Poringland
NR14 7WBTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019171How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
History: Women of Astronomy and Space
Join us to take a look at the amazing yet unsung women of astronomy and space who were pioneers but often overlooked or ignored. From ancient times to the modern era it is time to shine a light on their amazing achievements. From Aganice of Thessaly, a Greek astronomer of the 2nd or 1st century BC, Hypatia of Alexandria 370 – 450 AD, Elisabeth Hevelius (17th century), Caroline Herschel (18th Century) to ‘Pickerings Women’ at Harvard and into the modern age of spaceflight with such luminaries as Annie Easley, Katherine Johnson, Astronauts Sally Ride and pioneering Mae Jemison amongst many others.
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Dates:Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sat 16/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017920How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Intermediate Part 1
This is part 1 of intermediate pre-entry ESOL. This course will be held at Foleshill Women’s Training in Coventry. You will have ideally completed part 1 and part 2 of Beginners Pre-entry ESOL. This course is suitable for anyone who has some basic English Skills and is looking to develop further. This can be great if you are looking to get into work or just want to improve your confidence in English. Our expert tutors will help you improve your skills and work towards your personal goals. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is run by the WEA.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ESTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015598How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00