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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)
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
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.
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