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  1. The history of Western art in 100 paintings
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julia Musgrave
    A chronological introduction to Western art from c.1250 to the present day, taught by looking at artworks in London’s galleries, and related materials.
    Full fee £679.00 Senior fee £543.00 Concession £441.00
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  2. The art and culture of 17th century London
    Course start date:  Fri 26 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julie Barlow
    Discover the 17th century: a time of upheaval in Europe, intercontinental trade, religious schisms and a wide range of artistic styles. See its art, architecture and design in London’s galleries and museums. #arthistory #explorelondon #walkingtour.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  3. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  4. Art and Refugees in Hampstead
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 2 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Marilyn Greene
    Come on a walking tour of Hampstead discovering where refugee artists from the Second World War lived and the people and institutions which made great efforts to save and support them.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  5. Cradles of Civilisation: The Babylonians (with British Museum Visit)
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook
    Join us to to explore the history of the Babylonians, one of the most famous and influential civilisations of all time.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  6. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  7. The Heart of the City of London
    Course start date:  Tue 4 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Richard Watkins
    Over four walks, we take in some great City of London’s history: its trade along Cheapside and amazing growth; its City Livery Company system and Halls; then how it dramatically burnt down; and how it massively changed in the nineteenth century in ways little thought about today.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  8. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  9. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  10. Introduction to the Wallace Collection
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julie Barlow
    Each week, we'll explore a different aspect of the Wallace Collection looking at its fine and decorative art objects, including paintings, furniture, porcelain and even arms and armour.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  11. Sketching at the V&A
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Amanda Bracken
    Exploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from a fascinating range of objects and artifacts in The Victoria and Albert Museum.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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