History and Local HistoryHistory and Local HistoryThe Ethereal Mirror: Liverpool in Magic Lantern Slides (Saturday 10am - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. An opportunity to explore narratives of Liverpool and trace the social expansion of the Port in the Victorian and Edwardian eras via glass magic lantern slides, this study day will include a rare presentation of Silas K. Hocking’s best-selling Liverpool set melodrama ‘Her Benny’ in magic slide form, as well as temperance society slides from Walter Grimshaw and rare topographical views from major GMS producers York & Son... Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderDr Lee Kendall CRN 28108/HIST000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £55 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
1960s Fashion and Popular Culture (Thursday 1 - 3pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The 1960s was a decade of rapid social change where traditional hierarchies started to dissolve, leading to a rejection of the past and the birth of modernity. In the 1960s, many chose to look different from the norm, breaking with the formality of previous decades. The appearance of mini-skirts, psychedelic kipper ties and unisex clothing, changed the way people dressed signposting a variety of shifting attitudes towards youth, sexuality and social liberation. Trend-setting modern design and more informal modes of shopping drew a dividing line between the generations, creating a new market for youth fashion and the rise of unisex boutiques. You will also see how and why British fashions changed so dramatically from the early to late 1960s. With an emphasis on the visual, the course examines different aspects of this fast-accelerating style revolution, through an evaluation of some striking examples of fashion and associated popular culture. Number of Meetings 2 Course Leader Dr Georgina Gregory CRN 28109/HIST000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £35 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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