The History group has a full programme of talks by members, talks by external speakers; group discussions; visits to exhibitions, and visits to sites of interest. All U3A members are welcome. The ideas, enthusiasm and  support of our members has enabled us to enjoy a full programme of talks for a number of years.  We have the following programme of talks for 2021. 

Tuesday, 26th January	The Great Storm of 1703	Susan Morris
Tuesday, 23rd February	The Suez Canal. The Building and the Confilicts, 2000BC to 2000AD	David Williams
Tuesday, 23rd March	Three Talks on the Topic 'Popular Uprisings:' The Peasants' Revolt  Kett's Rebellion The Peterloo Massacre	Joy Campbell Denise Smee  Joy Davis
Tuesday, 27th April	Tyzack Tools	Don Tyzack
Tuesday, 25th May	Sir Edward Elgar	Mark Blowers
Tuesday, 22nd June	Mary Seacole	Robbi Robson
Tuesday, 28th September	The Foreign Office Building and its Secrets	Stephen Day
Tuesday, 26th October	From the Old Bailey to Bondi Beach	Bob Spackman
Tuesday,23rd November	Brigadier-General Eric Serocold: From Ladysmith to Ypres	Tom Stevenson

 

ALL MEETINGS are at 4.15 for 4.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month in East Horsley Village Hall.   There are also plans for one or two visits to local sites of historical interest.

At the moment with the Covid outbreak the History Group talks are being carried out via Zoom.

This programme reflects the wide range of member interests. We expect it to evolve in line with those interests.  New member are welcome. Please contact

David Williams 01483 282296

June Davey      01483 283646