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GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

Have you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out as you travel through 500 million years of 

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INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN HISTORY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

This course offers an introduction to garden history through the ages. It will examine trends in design, plant collecting, inspiration and socio-political contexts within and around gardens. Beginning with ancient 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

Ruskin Lace is a distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. You will be working on linen fabric using a 

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EGYPT’S FEMALE PHARAOH: HATSHEPSUT

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

The exceptional reign of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut (c. 1473-58 BCE) produced some of Pharaonic Egypt's most distinctive art and architecture. This course examines the historical context for Hatshepsut's time, 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

Ruskin Lace is a very distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. You will be working on linen fabric using 

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VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

Join expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration 

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