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Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

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Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

We look at Britain's Prime Ministers from Clement Attlee to Tony Blair, exploring the office, the it was developed, the challenges they faced in maintaining Britain's position at home and abroad, and their successes and failures.

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

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Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

Nelson's 1805 Trafalgar triumph remains the apogee of patriotic achievement. This course traces his progress from clergyman's son to admiral and viscount, examines his famous victories and turbulent private life and considers Nelson's enduring legacy.

An Introduction to Archaeology

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

The Roman period witnessed a booming economy, with trade and exchange taking place on an extensive scale. This course will examine archaeological evidence from the city of Rome, the ports of Ostia and Portus, and trading posts further afield.

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Short courses
Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

The course examines the life and career of England's 'Renaissance Cardinal', Thomas Wolsey.

Chivalry and Knighthood

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Sun 26 Jul 2020 – 01 Aug 2020

The class will explore the history of chivalry and knighthood, why they developed and what they meant in theory, in practice and as a social and literary phenomenon, and their legacy.

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Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

An Introduction to Archaeology

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Chivalry and Knighthood

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Britain's Twentieth Century Prime Ministers since the Second World War

Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory at Sea

An Introduction to Archaeology

Cardinal Wolsey: Renaissance Prelate and Patron

Chivalry and Knighthood

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