British & Irish History
Courses Online & In London
Study the history, culture and politics of the British isles through the centuries and up to the present day.
Courses available both in-person and online
We offer a range of courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, you’ll receive the same great City Lit experience. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.
- Wolf Hall and beyond: Fact and fictionCourse start date: Sat 4 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa KingWhether you enjoyed reading the novels or simply want to blag your way through life without reading them, this day school is for you.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - England, Scotland and the Irish Plantation SystemCourse start date: Sat 4 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterAlthough the kings of England had claimed overlordship of Ireland since the late 1100s, it was during the Reformation era that that the system of ‘planting’ English and Scottish settlers began to take place. How did these settlements come about, what impact did they have on the social, political and cultural landscapes of Ireland?Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Britain: The rise of the Institution : the workhouse, the prison and the asylumCourse start date: Mon 6 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterJoin us for a four-week course in which we will explore the history of three key institutions – the workhouse, the asylum and the prison. Why did institutions become so systematic in the 1800s and what was life like for people who lived and worked in them?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00 - The life and times of Edward VIICourse start date: Sat 11 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William SterlingEdward VII was heir for nearly 60 years and often in conflict with his parents. He had a popular wife and charmed all those he met. When he succeeded he surprised many with his successful reign.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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