W.E.A.
The Workers' Educational Association.
NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE BRANCH
Riseley Village Hall
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10am every Wednesday starting 14th September 2011
No need to book - just turn up on the day
Hark, Hark the dogs do bark
with Liz Carter
A study of poverty through the ages
Covering:-
Late medieval life and the tragedy of the Pestilence in the mid-14th century
Government legislation and social attitudes towards poverty, the working man and his family
We study politicians, writers, philosophers and philanthropists
1834 the Poor Law Amendment Act and the Union Workhouse
These are some of the courses we have had recently
Study Day - Appreciating Film Music with Laurence Staig
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Study Day - Rag time to Rock and Roll with Brian Jones
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Course Title: The History of Landscape Gardens
Course Tutor: Brian Jones
Trip to Stowe Gardens
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Course Title : In and Out of The Workhouse
Course Tutor : Liz Carter
Trip to the Workhouse at Gressenhall
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