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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.

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Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

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  1. Roses, Rivalries, and Revolts: Power and People in Fifteenth-Century England
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    After Larry Olivier’s / Kenneth Branagh’s victory at Agincourt, it was downhill for England until the advent of the Tudors! We explode that Shakespearian myth.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  2. A Social History of England in 12 Objects: From the Tudors to the Victorians
    Course start date:  Fri 16 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    What do Henry VIII’s rosary and the Golden Boy of Pye Corner tell us about Tudor and Stuart England? Study these and other items to build a comprehensive picture of social life in England over four centuries.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  3. Consolidation and Challenge: Britain and Ireland 1886 to 1906
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  David Ingledew
    The course examines the main developments in British political history between 1886-1906 from the formation of Lord Russell’s Whig Government to the demise of Balfour’s Conservative Government in 1905.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. The life and times of King James I
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Sterling
    James had been a king of Scotland for nearly his entire life before he made history in 1603, inheriting the throne of England and the possibility of a united Britain. However, he now faced the challenge of bringing two distinct kingdoms together under one crown. How did he navigate the rivalries, ambitions, and expectations of his new realm? Join us as we explore the life and reign of James VI & I, first monarch of both the kingdoms of Scotland and England.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  5. Contemporary Black Britain
    Course start date:  Wed 29 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Michele Scott

    Join a journey of the examination of the rich historical presence and contribution of the Black African and Caribbean Diaspora in Britain, from the 20th to the 21st centuries with an emphasis on key historic and influential black figures and events.​

    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  6. The life and times of King Charles I
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Sterling
    Famous as the only British king to be executed, Charles should also be remembered as the greatest patron of the arts who sat on our throne.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  7. 19th Century Britain and Ireland: Parliament, people and protest, 1848-86
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  David Ingledew
    Explore the main developments in British political history between 1848-1886 from the Tory split over the repeal of the Corn Laws to the Liberal Party split over Irish Home Rule







    There is no session of 21st May.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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