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The History of Sleep, Diet, and Health for Family Historians (also Online) – GI 26 021

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1 May 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST

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Tutor: Lorraine Spindler, BA Hons, Dip Euro Hum

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Date: 1 May 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Length of Course:
4 Fridays
Reference Code:
GI 26 021
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

Discover how your ancestors’ daily lives shaped their wellbeing. We will examine evolving sleep patterns, traditional foods, cooking methods, beliefs about nutrition, and historical approaches to illness and medicine. By exploring records, diaries, and social contexts, you’ll gain deeper insight into how everyday habits influenced longevity, resilience, and family history.

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The Ladies' Home Journal, 1948, Wikimedia commons

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