Stories of London

Walk 2000 years of London’s history! We will be exploring the lanes and alleyways of the City of London and discovering much about the lives of its people, both rich and poor. N.B Initial lecture held at City Lit followed by six walks.

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Key course information

Dates
14/06/12 - 26/07/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
7 weeks

Time
11:00 - 13:00

Fees
Full fee: £70
Senior fee: £70
Concession: £16

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLW21

Availability
This date is full

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Stories of the City of London: the major events and its people.

What topics will we cover?

The Roman city, a medieval suburb, Tudor London, the Great Fire of 1666, the Blitz, the Riverside.

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

Explain how and why the City of London has changed over the last 2000 years.
Identify the major buildings and sites visited in each walk.

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

No specific skills needed – just an interest in the history of London, plus the ability to do a weekly two hour walk at a moderate pace.

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

Each week you will have a guided walk, handouts, questions answered and discussion. Relevant books will be suggested. There will be no work outside the class.

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

There are no other costs. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring waterproofs or an umbrella.

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.

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?

You may be interested in other walks offered by City Lit, or in one of the history courses, particularly those on the history of 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.