Author: PeterB
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New Video: Intersecting Lives JFK and LBJ
By Peter Atkinson John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson: their lives, personalities and careers, with an emphasis on the 60s, the decade of their presidencies. The principal issues were the cold war, civil rights, Vietnam, and the assassination and its aftermath. It is a story of two fascinating individuals, with great strengths and deep…
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2020 Ukulele Group – still getting together
Even though the Ukulele are currently unable to meet in person, they are still able to get together across multiple countries. See our Youtube video below.
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General Monthly Meeting – 6th July, 2020
Cancelled due to State of Emergency Covid-19. Accounts enclosed
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Outdoor Art in Spain: Architecture, Sculptures and Murals
By Peter Atkinson A comprehensive tour of the art and architecture that can be viewed in Spain’s outdoors, from whole buildings to minor architectural details and stand-alone artworks, including the transient or trivial as well as the monumental and permanent. Banksy said “art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable”. Maybe some of the work…
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General Monthly Meeting – 1st June, 2020
Cancelled due to the “State of Emergency” Coronovirus. Accounts enclosed.
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Lectures in Lockdown
Missing our lectures? The Arts and History Group has prepared some interesting videos for you.
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The Life and Wonderful Works of the Artist Joaquin Sorolla
By John Hopwood Born in Valencia to a wealthy family of fabric makers and then orphaned at the age of three being raised by his aunt, the wife of a poor locksmith, this artist rapidly became famous for his wonderful paintings. He was particularly well known for his wonderful beach scenes showing children at play…
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General Monthly Meeting – 4th May 2020
Cancelled due to the “State of Emergency” Coronovirus. Accounts enclosed
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The History of the Automobile
By John Hopwood. Commences with an introduction to La Marquese which is the oldest car in the world which is still in full working condition and then goes on to discuss the very earliest ideas and designs for a road vehicle. It includes many amazing concept cars as well as illustrations of some vehicles previously…