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Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.

Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.

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  1. The City of London: the Square Mile
    Photograph of the exterior of Guildhall in London
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Hazel Baker
    Explore the City’s development from Roman and medieval times through to the Tudors and Stuarts. This course will consist of 8 guided walks starting with Roman London. Tutor Guide: Hazel Baker.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Looking at contemporary art
    Photograph of an art gallery interior, photographs are suspended in the centre of the gallery. Photo by JULIO NERY
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Chantal Condron
    Explore and discuss contemporary art on show in London. Each week we’ll visit 1-2 commercial galleries or a public gallery and examine specific exhibitions of contemporary art across a range of media including painting, works on paper, photography, new media and sculpture.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  3. Contemporary art in London
    Photograph of an art gallery interior, photographs are suspended in the centre of the gallery. Photo by JULIO NERY
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Chantal Condron
    Explore and discuss contemporary art on show in London. Each week we’ll visit 1-2 commercial galleries or a public gallery and examine specific exhibitions of contemporary art across a range of media including painting, works on paper, photography, new media and sculpture.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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