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Bayeux Tapestry - Scene 57: the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings

 

Our popular history courses offer the chance to delve into a moment in time and explore lots of interesting stories from the period.

Courses will investigate key events and the climate around them, look at some of the compelling characters and uncover some interesting stories from the period.

Our History courses and workshops are a window to some of the most amazing people and periods.

Courses 2026/27

The French Revolution & Napoleon (S2RS)


Description: An overview of this exciting and dramatic period, looking at the main events and characters.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Greek Epic - The Iliad (S1RS)


Description: Discover Homer's epic poem telling the tale of Achilles and Hector during the Trojan war.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Alexander the Great (S3RS)


Description: An overview of Alexander the Great's extraordinary life.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Megatrends in Global History 1500 - 1763 (S1NH)


Description: A journey through time to discover and explore the Megatrends that have influenced and impacted global history over the last 500 years.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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The Spanish Civil War (S10GD)


Description: This course aims to understand the enduring debate about the civil war in Spanish society by analysing the conflict and its consequences and how they conditioned Spain’s past and present-day society.

Tutor: Gorka Diaz   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 12:45-14:45   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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Major World Powers from Napoleon to Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1805-1914 (S4NH)


Description: This course will cover national and international power between 1805 and 1914 and will cover the dynamic links between economic, political, social and military changes in the major world powers during this time period.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Great Britain’s place in the world, 1800 - 1875 (S7NH)


Description: This course will look at the dynamic links between economic/industrial, political, technological, demographic, military and social changes affecting Britain between 1800 and 1875. We will also review how these changes influenced Britain’s foreign policy and its place in the world.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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1066 and all that (S4SR)


Description: A history of the events and personalities leading up to the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Nov 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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Franco's dictatorship and Spain's transition to democracy (S11GD)


Description: This course aims to explore the periods of Franco’s dictatorship and Spain’s transition to democracy.

Tutor: Gorka Diaz   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Nov 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 12:45-14:45   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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Major World Powers from Lenin to Hitler, 1914-1939 (S5NH)


Description: This course will cover national and international power between 1914 and 1939 and will cover the dynamic links between economic, political, social and military changes in the major world powers during this time period.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Friday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Great Britain’s place in the world, 1875 - 1945 (S8NH)


Description: This course will look at the dynamic links between economic/industrial, political, technological, demographic, military and social changes affecting Britain between 1875 and 1945. We will also review how these changes influenced Britain’s foreign policy and its place in the world.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Friday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Homer's Odyssey (S5SR)


Description: This course will introduce learners to the story and context of Homer's famous poem.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Herodotus and the history of the Persian Wars (S6SR)


Description: This course deals with Herodotus' colourful and entertaining 'history'.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Ancient Greek history: The Successors (S7SR)


Description: The Hellenistic age was a colourful period packed full of interesting characters and extraordinary events.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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A History of Early Christianity (S9SR)


Description: An overview of the first centuries of Christianity set firmly in the historical context.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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Megatrends in Global History 1763 - 1914 (S2NH)


Description: A journey through time to discover and explore the Megatrends that have influenced and impacted global history over the last 500 years.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Egypt's last Pharaohs - The Ptolemies (S8SR)


Description: In this course learners will discover the world of Egypt's final and most magnificent dynasty.

Tutor: Richard Stride   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £84 (Concession: £51)

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Megatrends in Global History 1914 - 2026 (S3NH)


Description: A journey through time to discover and explore the Megatrends that have influenced and impacted global history over the last 500 years.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)   Times: Thursday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Major World Powers from Churchill to Gorbachev, 1939-1991 (S6NH)


Description: This course will cover national and international power between 1939 and 1991 and will cover the dynamic links between economic, political, social and military changes in the major world powers during this time period.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Apr 2027 (Summer)   Times: Friday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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Great Britain’s place in the world, 1945 - 2050 (S9NH)


Description: This course will look at the dynamic links between economic/industrial, political, technological, demographic, military and social changes affecting Britain between 1945 and 2050. We will also review how these changes influenced Britain’s foreign policy and its place in the world.

Tutor: Neil Harrison   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Apr 2027 (Summer)   Times: Friday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £168 (Concession: £102)

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