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SUMMARY:Discovering Senza Sangue - The Italian Novel by Alessandra Barricco - GI 26 082
DESCRIPTION:This session is dedicated to the characters and settings of Alessandro Baricco’s Senza Sangue. The class will cover an introduction to the author\, an overview of the plot and a deeper analysis of the characters and language from selected parts of the book. Participants are encouraged to send a list of questions they would like to discuss during the session. \nPlease bring a copy of the book. Participants should have read the book in Italian. At least an upper intermediate level of Italian is advisable.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/discovering-senza-sangue-the-italian-novel-by-alessandra-barricco-gi-26-082/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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SUMMARY:The Life and Times of Elizabeth Gaskell - GI 26 078
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Gaskell gives us a fascinating and unique insight into life in mid-19th century Britain in her popular novels. We will delve into the history behind her work with themes ranging from industrial life to the rigid social conventions of middle-class life\, and the restrictions placed on women as they struggled for financial stability and independence. \nNo prior knowledge of Mrs. Gaskell’s work is required.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/the-life-and-times-of-elizabeth-gaskell-gi-26-078/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T130000
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SUMMARY:Italian for Opera Lovers – All Levels - GI 26 083
DESCRIPTION:These two sessions are dedicated to exploring a few lesser-known arias from Italian Opera. We will look at the lyrics before watching/listening to recordings. An introduction about the composer\, the period and the artists will be shared in both English and Italian\, together with information and links to the content used if you wish to revisit them later. \nSuitable for those who have studied the Italian Language.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/italian-for-opera-lovers-all-levels-gi-26-083-2/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T120000
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SUMMARY:Love\, Sex\, Marriage and the Western Church - GI 26 084
DESCRIPTION:Since the days when Jesus walked the paths across Galilee and Judea\, the Christian Church has been deeply divided about the fundamental human topics of love and sex. This course will seek to both chart the changes in attitudes across the past 2000 years and explore the reasons for it. \nThis course will look at the Latin church and the prevailing views at four points in the church’s history. \n\nRoman and Jewish sexual practice at the time of Jesus\nThe Growth of Misogyny over the first centuries\nThe Gregorian Reformation of the 11th Century\nThe Protestant Reformation
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/love-sex-marriage-and-the-western-church-gi-26-084-2/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T161500
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SUMMARY:The Man Who Caught a Million Criminals – Alex Jeffreys & the Invention of DNA Fingerprinting - T400
DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the first case (1985) solved using new DNA techniques. You will learn how the process works and more on some famous cases using DNA\, including ‘The King in the Car Park’\, the discovery of the body of Richard III The last Russian Royal family. \nThe talk will finish with a look at DNA use in family history. \nWe’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities\, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this\, please call the team or visit us in person.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/the-man-who-caught-a-million-criminals-alex-jeffreys-the-invention-of-dna-fingerprinting-t400/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Talks
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SUMMARY:Architecture and Interior Design over the last 200 Years - GI 26 085
DESCRIPTION:The UK has an amazing array of housing stock\, many of which are still standing proud 200 years on. This lecture looks at the original build\, the layout of the interiors and decorative styles. When owning a property of English past\, it’s worth knowing what you can retrieve and how you can incorporate today’s needs\, to give you a wonderful period home.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/architecture-and-interior-design-over-the-last-200-years-gi-26-085/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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