HUMANITIES
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FULLY BOOKED: SCREEN GODDESSES: FROM GARBO TO STREISAND
In the 1920s they were exotic, by the end of the 1960s they were even Jewish, but they were always beautiful and invariably thin. How accurately did Hollywood films reflect the changing status of women in American society and how far did they influence that change? How was it possible that both Doris Day and Marilyn Monroe
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SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN: ARCHITECT IN CONTEXT
Mathematician, Engineer, Architect: Wren stamped his genius and personality on late 17th century Britain. From star gazing at Oxford in the 1650s to the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, spend some time in his company, exploring the results of that genius and personality. Dr. Andrew Lacey (Cambridgeshire www.highamhall.com/andrew-lacey) and Mrs Vanessa Lacey Residential: £270
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YOU THE JURY: CASEBOOK NUMBER FIVE
After listening to and discussing evidence with fellow Jurors, you will be able to pronounce your verdict on five separate (real-life) murder cases, which occurred between 1900-1975, chosen for the insights they can give us on our judicial system and social history. Come equipped with pen, notebook and open mind... N.B. This format involves lots
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SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET
Join us to explore Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, in which the ghost of Hamlet's father urges his introspective son to revenge his murder. The royal court of Denmark slowly disintegrates under the weight of grief, madness and suspicion. Lectures and discussion are supported with film clips throughout. Clare Smout (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/clare-smout) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190