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History through love letters

Now available as an online exhibition, With Love offer glimpses into private worlds through love letters – from a queen’s treasonous love letter, to the generous wish of a naval hero and the forlorn poetry of a prime minister. Explore the exhibition here, courtesy of The National Archives, its letters and themes virtually alongside events, […]

The art of the Cartoon – a short history for our times

The concept originated in the Middle Ages, and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window. Arts Society Lecturer Harry Venning gives us a short history of the art of the cartoon from our times here  

Cultural activities to enjoy virtually in January

The Arts Society’s Digital Editor has put together a selection of cultural activities to be enjoyed during January. You can browse them all here

New Year’s Day info from u3a

Watch a New Year’s Day message for 2021 from Sam Mauger, CEO of the Third Age Trust, on the YouTube channel – see transcript in the message here

u3a Newsletter for December

Read what’s happening in the u3a in the December Newsletter December_u3a_Newsletter_

William Wordsworth – the ice skating poet

Read about William Wordsworth‘s passion for ice skating. ‘Rydale is covered with ice, clear as polished steel, I have procured myself a pair of skates and tomorrow mean to give my body to the wind’ William Wordsworth, December 1799  

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History through love letters

18th January 2021 By Jane

Now available as an … Read More about History through love letters

The art of the Cartoon – a short history for our times

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Cultural activities to enjoy virtually in January

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