HUMANITIES
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: LONGER HERITAGE WALKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSolway fieldtrips spent exploring (predominantly on foot) the built and natural heritage of the landscape of the beautiful Solway coast. History, abundant wildlife habitats and stories. Dress for weather and
REPRESENTING ROYALTY: THE PHARAOH IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe Pharaoh dominated ancient Egyptian official art. This course examines how and why this was the case, investigating evidence from the Predynastic Period to the Roman occupation of Egypt. What
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: ROMAN REMAINS, WARLORDS AND KINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Enjoy visits to places on the Solway with a link to Roman heritage and some medieval history thrown in for good measure. For photographers and artists as well as
MAKING SENSE OF CARL JUNG AND THE UNCONSCIOUS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCarl Jung’s theories changed the way we see the world by increasing understanding and awareness of Self and our life purpose. In this workshop we will explore his meaning of
REIVERS TO WEAVERS: VISITING THE BORDERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomVisit lesser-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
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
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
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
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
FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway