Christopher Wren's London

The great plague (1665) and the great fire (1666) had a huge impact on London's architecture. Find out about the opportunities for new buildings that arose from these disasters. Morning lecture at City Lit followed by an afternoon visit to St Paul's Cathedral. Entrance fees not included.

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Key course information

Date
23/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £37
Senior fee: £23
Concession: £11

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLW15

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

You will be looking at aspects of Wren's London.

What topics will we cover?

You will look at the two major events of London in the seventeenth century, the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of 1666. You will be shown how these two disasters gave way to many opportunities for new city churches and buildings. You will explore Wrens role in this as Surveyor of the Royal Works. There will be an afternoon visit to St Pauls Cathedral.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Identify key landmarks designed by Wren
- Summarise the key events that occurred in London in the seventeenth century.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Suitable for anyone who is interested in London history and is able to undertake a moderately paced walking tour.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Morning lecture with slides and a site visit. There will be a reading list and handouts.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There will be an entrance fee to St Pauls Cathedral.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Feedback throughout the day.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.