Settlement Players – The Flint Street Nativity
The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth (writer of Calendar Girls, Neville's Island and Kinky Boots) Miss Horrocks' class of seven-year-olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads - and the occasional social worker. But squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the […]
Five Remarkable Women – Natalie Kalmus
Christopher Budd talks about Natalie Kalmus, the Dynamic Executive Head of the Technicolor Art Department. Natalie Kalmus was credited as ‘Colour Consultant’ of Technicolor films produced from 1934 to 1949.
The Educational Philosophy of the Settlement
What was the Settlement Movement? What were its goals for adult education? Does the Letchworth Settlement have the same goals today? What are the goals of adult education likely to become ?...and can we meet them? What is education for, anyway? If you are interested in these questions - or you have some of your […]
The Art of Architecture – 20th Century
Come and explore the history of architecture from its beginnings in the ancient world to the present time. This three lecture overview with James Willis will take you to ancient Egypt and Rome, the French Cathedrals, English Country gardens, modern New York and so much more! As the modern world expands through international trade and […]
