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Monday, January 18, 2027
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Tuesday, January 19, 2027
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January 19, 2027 -A Tale for the Fireside – Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – GI 26 175
A Tale for the Fireside – Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – GI 26 175
In this session we will look at a medieval text, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, translated by former poet laureate Simon Armitage. Why does this tale still grip us in the 21st century? Expect action and mystery from this epic tale of a mysterious knight! Extracts will be provided, but it would help if you have read/listened to the poem before the […]
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£21.25 – £24.25
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
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January 20, 2027 -Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414
Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414
What was it like to drive an ambulance through the London Blitz? Who joined up and why? The volunteer ambulance service has been called 'the forgotten service'. Naomi explores the reasons for this and takes a look at the lives of some of the people who joined up. Naomi is a history writer with a […]
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£7.00
Thursday, January 21, 2027
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Friday, January 22, 2027
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January 22, 2027 -The Art of Deception: Espionage in History (also online) – GI 26 176
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January 22, 2027 -From Facts to Fascination: Writing Family Stories That Grip – GI 26 177
The Art of Deception: Espionage in History (also online) – GI 26 176
Explore the hidden world of espionage and its powerful role in shaping history from antiquity to the Cold War. Uncovering the spies, codebreakers, double agents, and intelligence networks who influenced wars, governments, and global events from the shadows. We begin with the origins of espionage in the ancient, Roman, and medieval worlds, before moving into the evolution of […]
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£76.25 – £86.00
From Facts to Fascination: Writing Family Stories That Grip – GI 26 177
A workshop for family historians who have gathered rich research but struggle to bring it to life. Learn how to transform factual genealogical material into engaging, vivid narratives that capture attention, emotion, and imagination, while remaining firmly accurate and evidence based. You’ll learn techniques to shape stories, develop context, and write with clarity and flair, turning lists of names and dates into accounts people want to read. Uncover overlooked […]
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£101.25 – £114.75
Saturday, January 23, 2027
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Sunday, January 24, 2027
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