THE VICTORIANS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The Victorian Age in Britain was an age of great dynamism, creativity, complexity and change. Through a series of biographical talks on notable figures such as Florence Nightingale, Joseph Paxton, 

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FULLY BOOKED: GEOLOGY OF SCOTLAND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Scotland has had an extremely eventful geological history for a country of its size, and this is reflected in its vast array of geological features. Come on this course and 

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THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE EARLY STUARTS 1603-1660

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

In this short course we will explore something of the revolution in art and architecture in England during the first half of the seventeenth-century, associated with such names as Inigo 

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300 – THREE CENTURIES OF ANGLO-SCOTTISH WARFARE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A narrative overview of the Anglo-Scottish Border wars (1296 – 1603), focusing on conflict and identity, military activity and fortifications, battles, weapons and armour, the riding names, the blood feud/vendetta, 

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WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The Napoleonic Wars are often seen as the first modern global conflict which was brought to an end at the Battle of Waterloo. In this the 210th anniversary year, we 

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INNER SOLWAY HERITAGE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Minibus fieldtrips exploring the rich heritage of the inner Solway coast of Cumbria in England and Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland.  Taking in the local history, landscape, lesser 

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FINDING MY VOICE: BUILDING MY SELF-ESTEEM

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Using humanistic theories, we will explore self-esteem levels through held values, feelings, levels of respect and behaviours. The concept of an inner-critic and 'imposter syndrome' -  influence and impact will 

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INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN HISTORY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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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EGYPT’S FEMALE PHARAOH: HATSHEPSUT

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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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