Humanities Course
Get Writing for All – Monday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Get Writing for All – Tuesday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Tai Chi & Qigong
This course will continue to cover the basic principles and practical movements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong). Exercise involves: Physical Movement, Breathing, Mental understanding […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Tuesday Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
The Structure of Iconic Buildings
Once a building is finished, each visitor is happy enough to form his/her own impression of it. But the work of the engineers, which made the architect's vision a reality, […]
Get Writing for All – Wednesday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Wednesday Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Singer-songwriters of the 60s & 70s
From very different musical backgrounds, singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Randy Newman brought a powerful mix of storytelling, social commentary and self-exploration to the music […]
Classical Studies
Classical studies involves looking at the ancient Greek and Roman world from the perspective of many different disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, art, drama, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, social history, and […]
Myth in Greek Tragedy
Myth in the tragedies of Aeschylus, Euripides and Sophocles
Forensic Psychology
This course will explore how psychology can be used to understand criminal behaviour. For instance can offender profiling be useful in identifying an offender? What causes a person to become […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will […]
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth we will be studying closely this beloved novel which the author herself suggested might be "too light, bright and sparkling." Is such […]
The Poetry of Seamus Heaney 1966-75
Seamus Heaney is probably the most renowned British poet of the past fifty years. His writing is moving, profound and linguistically extraordinary. This course will explore his first four collections […]
KEYNES and his ECONOMICS
Keynes is considered one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, and his ideas have had a significant impact on modern economic policy. During this five-week course, we […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration […]
The Unification of Germany, 1789-1871
This ten-week course will examine how the multitude of small states on the eve of the French Revolution were transformed into a German Empire dominated by Prussia. To what extent […]
Wrest, Women and Inheritance
Wrest Park in Bedfordshire is now known for an important 18th Century landscape garden; what is less know is the role that women owners had in creating and preserving it. […]
Get Writing for All – Monday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will […]
Get Writing for All – Tuesday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
The Story of Astronomy
In this course we will examine the development of Astronomy throughout history and see how our understanding of the Universe has changed as a result of improvements in astronomical instruments, […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Tuesday Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Pioneering Bridges
We will explore the engineering behind half a dozen of the UK's best-loved historic bridges, then move on to the structure of modern masterpieces. An engineering background is not required. […]
Get Writing for All – Wednesday Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Wednesday Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
1945: The first months of peace
1945: The first months of peace As we mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, join us for a course exploring how the people of Britain […]
Introduction to Psychology
Ever wondered why people act the way they do? Want to understand what influences and motivates their behaviour? What impact do childhood experiences play and what could I learn? By […]
Classical Studies
Classical studies involves looking at the ancient Greek and Roman world from the perspective of many different disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, art, drama, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, social history, and […]
Myth in Greek Tragedy
Myth in tragedies of Aeschylus, Euripides and Sophocles
Meet the Victorians
This course will begin with a lecture offering a portrait of the age, to be followed by four talks on eminent mid-Victorians: Bagehot, Arnold, Ruskin and Eliot. Meet the Victorians […]
A Journey through the Harem: its History and Purpose and its Effect on Literature, Painting and Architecture
Harems existed in the Middle East long before the rise of Islam. Their purpose was to protect women from inappropriate contact with men. In fact, the word Harem means "forbidden" […]
