Both a product and promoter of the Enlightenment, founded in 1753 the British Museum is the oldest museum of its kind in the World. The course will include a visit to the British Museum. Using images from the British Museum including works that will be looked at directly in the last part of the day… Read more »
The British Museum holds astonishing artefacts which colour our understanding of Medieval society. We offer an overview of the period in the morning and study key artefacts, including the Sutton Hoo Ship burial and Lewis chessmen in the Museum in the afternoon. The British Museum dates the start of the Middle Ages from the acceptance… Read more »
The Life and Times of Charles I This was a one day course run at the City Lit on Sunday 23rd March 2014. It is the second in a series of one day courses on the kings and queens of England. The next one will be Queen Anne. This is how Charles I was advertised:… Read more »