General History Programme dates 2024 at 10.09.2024
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12 Feb 2024 2pm to 4pm |
We met and had a talk on life after WW2 in Britain up to 1950 including a lively discussion. |
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10 March 2024 2pm to 4pm |
We had a presentation on Britain in the 1950's and members brought newspapers and documents. We were joined by Eric Harvey local author & poet. |
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29 April 2024 all day |
Group visit to The Black Country Living Museum to their 40's and new 50's & 1960's roads and exhibitions. |
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10 June 2024 2pm to 4pm |
The Manders and Wightwick Manor - Caroline O'Callaghan did an introduction to The Manders and their home. Angela Curtis did a fascinating talk on their art work collection. |
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22 July 2024 all day |
A day visit to Wightwick Manor & Gardens - 17 members visited Wightwick. On our arrival following refreshments a volunteer did an introductory talk to tell us about Wightwick, the Manders and its highlights. An enjoyable day with a return around 5pm to Brintons Park car park. |
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Monday 9 Sept 2pm to 4pm
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WE WERE FULLY BOOKED FOR 9 SEPTEMBERChristmas history, interesting facts and fun did you know all in together! We decided to look at what we and other peoples of other cultures do to celebrate Christmas so please come with ideas and contributions. Brief Introduction – Caroline O’Callaghan Caroline O’Callaghan - How did Christmas begin? Who is Father Christmas? What does he look like? Father Christmas and Santa Claus: a brief history of two Christmas champions Penny Smith - Weird and dark Christmas traditions! Margaret Page - Befana the Italian witch folk law Discussion |
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14 Oct 2024 2pm to 4pm |
Continued from last month…….Why are reindeer associated with Father Christmas? What is the history of the Christmas tree? How old are Christmas carols? When did we begin sending Christmas cards? Why do we hang stockings on our fireplaces? What are the origins of the Christmas wreath? Followed by discussion We have a maximum of 14 and priority to members contributing pieces |
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11 Nov 2024 2pm to 4pm |
Caroline O’Callaghan will give a talk on the real-life story of Dick Whittington followed by discussion, some housekeeping & planning and a mince pie |
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9 Dec 2024 Full Day |
Visit to Moseley Old Hall - National Trust contact Caroline O'Callaghan for details |
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Sat 21 Dec 2024 leave 5.15pm |
GLAD TIDINGS CHRISTMAS EVENT at The Black County Living Museum Saturday 21 December 2024 evening It’s the time of year to bring friends and family together for a cosy evening here at the Museum. Gather around our open fires, sing along with traditional carollers and Fifties favourites, and enjoy traditional Christmas treats to get into the festive mood. With costumed characters to meet and street entertainers to watch, experience a heart-warming, magical night that everyone will enjoy. |
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GENERAL HISTORY 2025 |
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4th to 11th Sept 2025 |
Following our successful visits to France and Spain we have booked another this time to Italy – We are fully booked – Umbria, Assisi & Perugia: The Heart of Italy |