Group Category: History
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Village Strollers
We are on our feet for up to an hour and half while the stroll leader guides us along a 'heritage' trail. We stop in quiet places to hear the details of the buildings and the people. Some of the group like to drop in at a café/pub at the end of the walk for… Read more
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Military History
The next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd June when we will be looking at World War 1 in the Middle East. This includes campaigns in Sinai, Mesopotamia and the Gallipoli landings. The political background is also covered, plus Lawrence of Arabia. A lot to pack in! The group is open to anyone with an interest… Read more
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History
A mixture of member presentations on topics of their own choosing, films on historical subjects and occasional outings. The annual "Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology" runs from 5th July to 3rd August.There are talks, walks, displays among the events taking place all over Leicestershire and Rutland, including several local to our u3a area.The full… Read more
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Family History
This group has been running since the very start of the U3A. The group members consist of a mixture of experienced and beginners in their knowledge of family history research. Our meetings are in the Methodist Hall in Great Glen, opening to set up equipment at 9.30 for a meeting start at 10.00, finishing at… Read more