History
What does the U3A History group do - and how do we do it?
We aim to meet on the third Thursday of each month (apart from December, July and August).
The category “history” is defined as more or less any historically relevant topic from 1000 AD onwards.
Most of our sessions are talks and occasionally computer presentations, prepared by members of the group.
Each talk generally last about 30 to 40 minutes and is followed by questions, and sometimes sharing source materials.
In September we have a planning meeting when we usually fill our calendar with subjects suggested by members. This pre-planning means that each month the entire group can prepare for the chosen topic, and this results in a lively post-presentation discussion.
We have great fun, learn a lot, and we all contribute.
Recent topics have included Nellie Bly, the first person to travel around the world in under 80 days; the effects of the Mayflower; the history of Foodbanks; and Daniel Defoe.
We are currently seeking a new venue, watch this space for more information.
Here are some examples from previous talks.
A history of Health & Safety
Edison Talk
Foodbank Presentation and Foodbank Handout
History of Printing
Nelly Bly
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Stage Coaches
The Darien Expedition
The Life and times of David Hume
Bernat Klein, Designer
The Middle East from 1900 to 2000