Lecture Programme

2008 - 2009

*** Please note these are not our usual Hadfas Thursdays.

*** Please note that the AGM has changed to FEBRUARY 19th 2009

These date changes are for 2008-2009 only.

Next Lecture                                  (Previous lectures)

September 18th 2008

HAS LISTING GONE TOO FAR?

Lecturer: Nicola Smith

***October 23rd 2008 

MALTA: AT THE CULTURAL  CROSSROADS

Lecturer: Dennis Moriarty

A fascinating legacy of building and architecture set amid the island’s history.

***November 27th 2008

WORKING MIRACLES AT ASSISI:  THE BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS

Lecturer: Elizabeth Gordon

Following the lecture there will be a

RUBY SOCIAL EVENT

from 12 noon onwards (following the lecture)

Tickets will cost £7 to include sandwiches, wine and celebration cake

CONTACT:      Pat Collins 01582 761082 collinspo@ tiscali.co.uk

2009

***January 8th 2009

MUDLARKING IN THE THAMES

Lecturer: Peter Clayton

The Thames has acted as the dustbin for Londoners over the centuries.  Articles dropped by unfortunates falling into the muddy waters have added to the treasures found.

***February 19th 2009 AGM Members only

CANALETTO’S VENICE

Lecturer: Brian Cairns

April 30th 2009

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH—A HISTORY OF THE PRIVY

Lecturer: Linda Hall

May 21st 2009

CHARLES DARWIN - THE VOYAGE OF HMS BEAGLE

Lecturer: James Taylor

Previous Lectures

 May 8th 2008

THE PAINTINGS OF HIERONYMUS BOSCH

Lecturer: Valerie Woodgate

Bosch’s world of devils, demons, deadly sins and his extraordinary treatment of religious themes are truly unforgettable.

June 19th 2008

THE TURNER PRIZE: ITS HISTORY AND CONTROVERSIES

Lecturer: Barry Vennings

July 17th 2008

20TH CENTURY ENGLISH GARDENS

Lecturer: James Bolton

The changing styles from Lutyens and Jekyll to David Hicks.