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Summer School Speaker/Programme Status Thursday 11 July morning: Sessions are from 10.00 to 12:30. Title Speaker Summary Code Bede, the "Father of David This seventh century Geordie monk wrote the first history of Britain -- still a classic! But AA English History" - and Hawkins he was more than a historian. Bede was a trail-blazer in mathematics, chronology, more Latin, geology, climatology, navigation and astronomy. The Cheshire Salt field Paul Kabrna THE CHESHIRE SALTFIELD AB The salt producing industry in Cheshire had a dramatic impact locally upon the AND landscape. What began as the small-scale exploitation of naturally occurring brine springs escalated following the industrial revolution. This talk will highlight how the The Geology of industry evolved. Anglesey GEOLOGY OF ANGLESEY Anglesey in North Wales boasts some of the most diverse and spectacular geology in the world. Recently Anglesey was successful in gaining UNESCO Global and European Geopark status. This talk will highlight key sites that contributed to this award. Rome, Ancient and Ian Adams This talk looks at how Rome developed during the two very different periods when it AC Baroque was the most powerful and glamorous of cities. Robert Burns: Passion, Judith Barras Exploring how an Ayrshire ploughman became Scotland’s beloved bard, recognised AD Politics and Poetry throughout the world, and the controversies that surround his life, work and legacy. History of Skipton’s Ron Crossley An illustrated account of the historical quest for sources of potable water to meet AE Water Supply Skipton’s growing need, leading to the promotion and construction of supply schemes by successive water undertakers.. The Princess: Gilbert & Keith “Princess Ida" by Gilbert & Sullivan is based on Tennyson's poem "The Princess", AF Sullivan and Tennyson. Berrington concerning the higher education of women. In keeping with Tennyson's play within a play concept, the session will include poetry, art and song settings from Tennyson's poem, with some good dollops of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta on film. Thursday 11 July afternoon: Sessions are from 13.30 to 16:00. Title Speaker Summary Code Observing & Rod Hine From simple measuring sticks to the latest telescopes, mankind has devised a BA Measuring the bewildering variety of instruments in pursuit of knowledge of the cosmos. We’ll look at a Universe variety of famous astronomers and the equipment they used to make ground-breaking discoveries. Skipton Woods: Kenneth The valley of Eller Beck in Skipton Woods was the focus for the industrialization of the BB Ancient Woodland or Jackson town during the late eighteenth century. This study session examines the uses of water Post Industrial power, the extraction and transport of limestone, the way in which they shaped the Landscape? landscape, and their legacy for the modern tourist economy. The Oregon Trail and Malcolm We are living, today, in a period of mass migration, particularly in the Middle East and BC other North McIvor Eastern Europe and this is due largely to warfare and religious persecution, as it has been American Migrations. for the last 2000 years . The Oregon Trail across America is one of the best documented migration routes but it was used by tens of thousands of people seeking a better life for themselves and not related to religion in any way except for one exception. My story will be illustrated by the work of an artist who travelled the trail in the 1860’s. I will follow this talk with a second migration story of quite a different nature that accounted for the establishment of the French culture that still exists to this day in southern Louisiana. "Fidelio" (Opera Michael Lovitt Fidelio is much more than a rescue opera. Issues relating to hope, suffering, freedom, BD DVD) and love are explored with Beethoven's characteristic energy and brilliance. With the help of a superb DVD the greatness and uniqueness of his only opera, developed over ten astonishingly creative years, will be explored. Catherine the Great, Nigel Holden Catherine the Great certainly had several lovers (those 'emperors'). But appearances BE her Greatness and deceive: majestic yet unpompous, she was by far the most accomplished ruler in Russia's her 'Emperors of the 1,000 year history. Night' The Road to Santiago James Enever It was an important pilgrimage route from about 950 to 1350. Today it has become a BF de Compostela popular trek and is an exciting and moving event to participate in. Friday 12 July morning: Sessions are from 10.00 to 12:30. Title Speaker Summary Code The Tale of Christian Jane Houlton A hurried clandestine marriage, lawsuits, and fights over money. This is the tale of the CA Fountaine – and other conflicts after the death of Richard Fountaine, benefactor of the magnificent alms- 18th century mysteries house at Linton. John Muir - Preserver Graham Reay An informal journey through the story and writings of John Muir; the influential CB of Wild Places Scottish American naturalist, author and environmental philosopher. Illustrated with photographs of some of the wild places he championed. Early Travellers in the David Turner An illustrated talk on the opening up of the Lake District to tourism, using journals, CC Lake District 1750 to letters, paintings and sketches by the first tourists, plus the earliest travelling and 1850 walking guides to the Lakes. The big environmental Rick Battarbee Rick will stress the urgency of reducing our environmental footprint and describe CD issues: thinking initiatives being taken by local communities and charities to face up to the challenge. globally, acting locally Brexit- a critical look. Syd Matthews A critical review of some of the economic theory behind the Brexit debate involving CE The economic theory looking at its validity and whether the supposed outcomes will match up to reality of that underpins the real international trading relations both past, present and future. free trade alternative view of UK and world trade relations. “Mayerling” (Ballet Con Wood Kenneth MacMillan’s dark masterpiece about the events leading to the murder-suicide CF DVD) of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria and his lover Mary Vetsera.. Music by Liszt. Stars include Irek Mukhamedov , Viviana Durante. Lesley Collier, Darcey Bussell. Some sex and violence Bridging the Gap Paul Haywood A worldwide pictorial presentation showing examples of bridge designs and styles - CG both road and rail, famous and infamous Friday 12 July afternoon: Sessions are from 13.30 to 16:00. Title Speaker Summary Code History Walk around Jenny Settle is a market town with a long history, some wonderful buildings and a plethora of DA Settle - Buildings, Robinson distinguished former residents. We shall explore the area around the market place and Philanthropy and a adjacent streets to discover more. Please be aware that this will involve steep hills and Little Music..... cobbled areas and wear suitable footwear. Meet outside the Naked Man coffee shop in the market place at 2.00 pm. - 12.45 bus from Skipton. The walk will end in time for the 15.30 return bus. (Please note these are the winter bus times and may change) A film of the artist Wendy French film based on the life of the self-taught 'Primitive' artist Seraphine de Sentis 1864- DB 'Seraphine' Berrington 1942, (Yolande Moreau), with English sub-titles. Seraphine's work was found by Wilhelm Uhde a German modernist film collector. Dir. Martin Provost 2008 (12) 2 hours. Introduction to the Robert Fort The history, geography and geopolitical significance of this complex mountain region on DC Caucasus the borders of Europe and Asia where three ancient empires – the Ottoman, Russian and Safavid/Persian – fought for supremacy over centuries. Learn more about this fascinating area romanticised by Russian poets – home to warring tribes, beautiful women, and the birthplace of wine and two of the 20th century’s most prolific mass murderers. These You Have Loved Peter Bewes A selection of recordings of well-known masterpieces, as heard on radio’s “Family DD -recordings of famous Favourites”. Great waltzes from Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss Jnr, Waldteufel & Lehar, Overtures, Waltzes, overtures from Rossini, arias sung by the “Three Tenors” and others, plus piano music Marches and Arias played by John Ogden and Dame Moura Lympany. 2 hours of easy listening. The History of Gareth Davies An illustrated presentation following the adventures of the ships and people that laid the DE Submarine Telegraph cables under the world’s oceans. Used cable samples will be available for viewing. Cable Laying Playful Creativity Floe Come and mess about! So many of us feel we’re not ‘creative’, but that didn’t hold us DF Shakespeare back when we were two years old. This session will use very simple ‘arty’ projects, individually and as a group, to free up that child. Be prepared for 3D constructions and paint splodging – old clothes or pinnies essential. .
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