Explore History, Culture & Writing
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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- That's entertainmentCourse start date: Wed 22 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel KolskyThis series of walks profiles entertainment in London, past and present. Discover the theatrical and musical heritage of Soho, Covent Garden, Camden and Marylebone together with London landmarks used as popular film locations.
22nd February : Beatles London - inside Marylebone Station near the tube entrance
1st March : Theatreland - outside Covent Garden tube, on Long Acre on corner of Neal Street
8th March: Musical Soho - outside Dominion Tottenham Court Road
15th March: London on Film - outside Barbican tube.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Two levels of South London: Dulwich and Crystal PalaceCourse start date: Tue 9 May 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Richard WatkinsThrough 4 walking tours explore the development of 2 south London areas: Dulwich and Crystal Palace.
First meeting place: The College Old Gates, the intersection of Dulwich Village, Gallery Road, College Road. West Dulwich and North Dulwich stations nearby also served with local buses.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Introduction to the Wallace Collection
Course start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowEach 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. #wallacecollection #arthistory.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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