Buckden Learning Group
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Buckden Learning Group ("BLG")
The Buckden Learning Group meets at the 12th century site of one of the Palaces of the Bishops of Lincoln; it has connections to Katherine of Aragon and other royal visitors. The venue is approximately 1 minute from the A1 and has ample free parking. Meetings are normally held on the ground floor of a Victorian mansion that dates back to 1872. Occasional meetings are held in the King's Room in the 1485 brick tower.
Courses of 10 weeks include a half term break.
Course for Spring 2021 now on ZOOM
There will be a 15 minute break during each session.
Courses
Course Title: The Russian Revolution 1917-33
Course Description: The course will include the background history to 1914 and the ideologies of Marxism and Leninism; the two revolutions of 1917 and the Civil War; the New Economic Policy and the power struggle following Lenin's death; Stalin's 'revolution from above': collectivisation of agriculture and industrialisation.
Tutor: Stephen Corley
Venue: Claret Centre, Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, PE19 5TA
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 1.75 hrs
Date: 27/04/21
No. of Weeks: 4
Fee: £
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Course Title: The American Civil War
Course Description: Only 90 years after independence a young and idealistic country was plunged into a devastating civil war. The course begins by examining the causes of the war and the issues which divided the country. This war was the first modern war and saw the introduction of new weapons and methods of warfare. Study of the experience of those who fought and the generals who commanded brings a personal aspect to the conflict. One session involves handling artefacts and another studies music and poetry produced in the war. The course concludes by considering the impact of the war and its place in the history of the USA.
Tutor: Mike Muncaster
Venue: Claret Centre, Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, PE19 5TA
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 1.75 hrs
Date: 28/09/21
No. of Weeks: 10
Fee: £
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Course Title: Eye of the Beholder
Course Description: A review of many different examples of beauty from art, landscape, life – what standards do we employ in deciding what is beautiful?
(Exact dates to be confirmed)
Tutor: Ges Hartley
Venue: Claret Centre, Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, PE19 5TA
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 1.75 hrs
Date: 22/01/22
No. of Weeks: 10
Fee: £
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