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