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Bath

Group Category: History

  • China Studies

    The China Studies group aims to study all aspects of China, including its history and culture, looking at today and right back to the unification of China. We look at the past to try to see what this might mean for the future. Currently we are looking at the present and the recent past, but… Read more

  • Exploring Your Family History

    Are you interested in researching your family tree? Would you like to learn more about those inherited dusty old photographs and papers stored in your loft?   Our members range from those wo are new to family history to those who have many years experience in carrying out research and writing up their findings. Our group is for… Read more

  • Family History

    We are a group of people who have been studying our family history for some time. We exchange information, help with problems and share the various journals, articles, books and other sources, including online. Some of our meetings have themes, such as the WW1 impact on our families, and we have recently completed projects on… Read more

  • History 1

    We are a friendly democratic group with a relaxed and flexible view of history. We start each session with coffee and a chat. We collectively decide which period in history we wish to examine and then look at our chosen period in greater detail over the ensuing months with each member taking responsibility for a… Read more

  • History 2

    We meet on alternate Thursdays at 2.30pm in Weston Bath. One thing all our members agree on is that history is alive, it's about places and events, dramatic as well as trivial, the landscape, politics, great lives and ordinary folk. This and so much more. We strive to investigate, study and share the past as… Read more

  • History of Art 1

    Our group mirrors the other History of Art groups in studying a different topic each month.  Members present their theme, usually sharing visual images via laptops and tablets.   Presentations can highlight an individual artist,an artistic movement, or any topic within the field of art.  We currently meet in central Bath on the second Wednesday of… Read more

  • History of Art 2

    Do you have an interest in Art History and Appreciation? All of our group members take turns to talk about a favourite artist, art movement or work of art, which has been chosen and researched by them. By being involved, you will learn about art history. We can give you guidance and help with research sources,… Read more

  • History of Art 3

    This  group is an opportunity for anyone intrigued by or interested in Art and Artists to share their responses and enthusiasms - and over time to learn  from each other.  As with Art Histories 1 & 2, it is possible that members will build up to talking to the group, in turn, about a favourite artist, art… Read more

  • History of Art 4

    Our group’s aim is to talk about art from all periods, all genres, and any medium. New members start with as little as a one - minute talk about a single art image, on what they know about the item, the artist, or even just why they have chosen this image. They can increase their… Read more

  • Local History (Buildings)

    The Local History Group meets on the second Monday of each month (except for August) at 7 Grove Street, Bath BA2 6PJ at 10.00am for a 10.30 start. Coffee and biscuits are available beforehand. We each pay £15 per year to cover the cost of hiring the room, coffee etc, stationery and gifts for visiting… Read more