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History |
At
the inaugural meeting in July 2010
the group decided to approach the subject of
History from the point of view of ‘World History
Over the Ages’ rather than start, say, at the
Bronze Age and progress to present day.
It was felt that this way we can look
at various aspects without being tied to a particular period.
The subject for research is suggested by and agreed upon by the group
as a
whole about two months in advance.
All members are encouraged to take part in individual research so that
everyone
in the group will have the opportunity to take an active part in the
discussion
of the subjects chosen.
We have borrowed some DVDs from the Resource Centre but usually we undertake our own research and to date have looked into such diverse subjects as:
SAILING
SHIPS
ANCIENT
CHINA
CHANGES
IN FARMING 1400
TO 1900
DWELLINGS
1400 – 1900
HOW
CHRISTMAS IS
CELEBRATED ACROSS THE WORLD
ANCIENT
EGYPT AND THE
PHARAOHS
UNUSUAL
AND NOT SO
UNUSUAL TAXES
SLAVERY
IN EUROPE,
AFRICA AND ASIA
Meetings
are held on the 3rd Wednesday of
the month in Amber House, Market Street, Bracknell, commencing at 10.15
for
approximately two hours.