Event Category: Study Day
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The History of British Industry: Iron & Rivets, to Electronics & Jets, to Robots & AI
Presented by Dr Richard Marks. Why did the industrial revolution happen in Britain? Why not in France or Germany? Britain’s industrial development was due to a number of factors, both political and commercial although the role of the great innovators should never be overlooked. Britain’s first industrial revolution changed everything but has also left some Read more
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Guiding, Ghosts & Gossip at Royal Palaces
Presented by Sarah Sister, White Badge Guide Lecturer, Hampton Court Palace & Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Windsor Castle. Read more
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Vulcan & Concorde Aircraft
Presented by Guy Bartlett, Aviation Historian. His talks are designed to be of interest to everyone whether they have a passion for aircraft or not. He uses archive film footage, technology, music, humour and a genuine enthusiasm for his subject to provide a fascinating insight into the topic. Read more
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NHS: The Next 10 Years
Presented by Dr Catherine Heffernan, Director of Health Improvement at Southwest London Integrated Care Board, working with the South West London Integrated Care System on population health, prevention, health research, health inequalities and environmental sustainability. She has been the Principal Public Health Advisor for Commissioning Early Years, Immunisations and Vaccination Services at Public Health England Read more
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The Asian Century?
Presented by Steve Bird who started as an army officer in NATO’s rapid reaction force. He then embarked on an international career with major companies, travelling and working extensively, especially in Asia, seeing at first hand the developments and issues set out in ‘The Asian Century.’ He focuses primarily on military history and current affairs. Read more
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Vincent van Gogh & Painting in C19 France
Presented by Leslie Pitcher, (B.A. Cantab.) who has a degree in Classics from Trinity College, Cambridge. He lectures for The Arts Society, WEA, and u3a. Read more
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Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Presented by Sandy Burnett, Musical Director and BroadcasterPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. Read more
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Pioneering the New Space Revolution
Presented by Professor Craig Underwood, Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering, University of Surrey Read more
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Understanding Lowry: The Man, His Life & His Works
Presented by Maria Chester, Arts Society Lecturer & Berwick Visual Arts Researcher. Coffee/tea and biscuits are included but attendees should bring a packed lunch. Booking Form Read more
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The history of Photography and Modern Developments
Presented by Roger Mendham, President of Surrey Photographic Association Booking form Read more