Discovering London's curiosities past and present

This course of slide-illustrated talks and three guided walks seeks out the unusual and off-the-beaten-track oddities of London. We will discuss an assortment of eccentric characters and some of London's little known customs and practices - past and present. Initial lecture held at City Lit.

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £78
Senior fee: £78

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLW12

Availability
Available
(status updated every 15 mins)

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The off-the-beaten-track oddities of London, past and present.

What topics will we cover?

Ancient observances and anomalous ritual, residual elements of historic buildings, ghost sightings, quirky statues, execution places, eccentric events of the past etc.

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

- Know your way round some of the capitals back alleys.
- Recount a fund of interesting information about the metropolis.
- Have a wider appreciation of the personality of Londoners, now and in the past.

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 moderately paced. walking tours.

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

Using slide-illustrated talks, discussion and three guided walks.

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

None.

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. Student learning will be assessed through discussion and by question and answer. There will be informal opportunities for students to discuss their progress.

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?

Attend one of the City Lits many other courses on London.

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.