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August 2020
CHURCH AND SOCIETY 1660-1714
*NEW* The tempestuous times of the late Stuart monarchy: Charles II was a secret Catholic, James II an open Catholic, William III a Calvinist and only Queen Anne was a loyal Anglican. The Church of England was restored but a large group of Nonconformists were expelled and persecuted until toleration in 1689. Hoping for a Catholic monarchy, many joined the Jacobite cause. NEW TUTOR: Michael Tunnicliffe (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/michael-tunnicliffe) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169
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HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN BRITAIN SINCE 1700 – A HISTORICAL JOURNEY
18:30 Fri 11 Sep - 13:30 Sun 13 Sep 2020 A journey of real discovery, pioneering instincts, technology, political will and great educational progress. Reflect upon the beginnings of nursing, C18/19th surgery, care in the industrial revolution, reforms, the impact of war and the philosophies surrounding the NHS, established 1948. An important hallmark of modern day society. Michael Dimambro (Co, Durham www.highamhall.com/michael-dimambro) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169
Find out more »REIVERS TO WEAVERS – VISITING THE BORDERS
18:30 Sun 13 Sep - 13:30 Wed 16 Sep 2020 *NEW* A journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites around our Border Lands. Medieval dwellings fortified against attack from Scottish raiders and the infamous Reivers; wild moorland scenery; wooded river valleys with a forgotten industrial past. A mix of indoor and outdoor venues, some off-road walks, so dress for weather, walking and full-day minibus excursions. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections www.highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £375 Non-residential: £274 (inc. Field Trips and…
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