Beginners History, Culture & Humanities Courses

A one-off two-hour walking tour in the Vauxhall area on its historical development.

Meeting place: Vauxhall tube, outside exit 1, on the street, at the entrance to Vauxhall Bridge, on Bridgefoot street - not outside the mainline station or the bus station area!

In celebration of Windrush Day, join us for a lively celebration of Benjamin Zephaniah, one of Britain’s most dynamic poets! This short, interactive course explores his life, his fiery poetry and the themes which make his work resonant today. Through readings, discussion and performance, you’ll get a real sense of why Zephaniah’s words continue to inspire.

To celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August, this course explores the fascinating role of cats throughout history, examining the myths, legends, beliefs, and cultural meanings attached to them.

This walking tour takes us along a route of heritage sites commemorating the history of Black activism and anti-colonialism in the heart of the British empire. We will come across some familiar faces and stories in the form of commemorative statues, plaques and buildings, and consider how each individual site is connected to the other, and why it’s important these sites exist..

Spices, Silks and Stories from Samarkand to Beijing!

Step into the courtroom of history and put one of the world’s most legendary-and controversial-figures under the spotlight. Was Genghis Khan a ruthless conqueror or a visionary leader who reshaped the world? In this lively taster course, you’ll take on the role of historical detective, weighing evidence and forming your own verdict on the founder of the Mongol Empire.