Objects, artefacts and heirlooms (Summer term) (HIS 32)

  • Day and time: Thursday 11:30 - 12:30
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Summer (4 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 12
  • Start date: 07 May 2026
  • Description:

    Most people have an object/family heirloom/photograph/holiday souvenir which they cherish and would like to share with others. This is an interactive course that would suit a smaller group with members sitting around a table to show their object (along with supporting material). Each person would spend five minutes talking about their artefact, why it feels so important to them and its place within their family. The presentation would be followed by ten minutes for general discussion and questions. This format would offer a pleasant opportunity and sufficient variety for an interesting social, geographical and historical mix. Members would be responsible for their own objects, including insurance away from their home environment.

  • Format: Personal history

  • Leader: Toni Battison
  • I take great pleasure from seeing fascinating objects owned by friends, as an interest only; I have never led a course on this topic.


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