This is the final part of the trilogy of novels by Hilary Mantel's about the life and career of Thomas Cromwell at the court of Henry VIII.It covers the years from 1536 to 1540 which were turbulent both for the king and his first minister.After Anne Boleyn's execution Henry had quickly married Jane Seymour, who gave him the son he...
The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of most human societies.This introduction to fashion history traces the evolution of clothing from functional protection and social status indicators in ancient civilizations to a rapid, globalized industry focused on self-expression, sustainability, and technological innovation.We will take a romp through male and female clothing styles. Such changes...
Always wanted to know more about the rules that govern society. This day course is for non-lawyers and introduces the basic historical concepts relating to English legal history. We will look briefly at global legal history also.So what is legal history?Legal history is the discipline that explains where our laws come from, how they have changed, and what that reveals...
What is a cathedral? What is the difference between a church and a cathedral? And what is the meaning and definition of “cathedral".This day course looks at UK cathedrals. They attract millions of visitors worldwide and demonstrate the greatest achievements of culture, craftsmanship and faith. We will investigate the history, art, architecture as well as the people and the set-up...