History

What do we do?

The course will cover the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI & Mary I.

We will analyse the character and personality of monarchs & ministers, all steeped in controversy.

• To take just Henry VIII, was he a great  Renaissance Monarch or simply “mad, bad & dangerous to know”.
• We will examine the huge implications of Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which eventually led to the English Reformation, which in turn produced one of the greatest cultural upheavals in English history.

Anyone interested of wanting more details please email me.

What do we do?

We are looking at the era of English History 1714 – 1914 covering the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Exploring subjects such as Arts and Culture, Notable People, Government, Law and Order and Science and Industry.
Topics are chosen by those group members who wish to present a topic, with group discussion encouraged.

New members welcome.

Dates for this term’s meetings
Wednesdays
27th September
25th October
22nd November,
then break until the New Year.

What do we do?

We cover all periods of history, someone suggests a book and we go from there.

We have studied ‘The Age of Enlightenment’ 1730-1810.

We are currently reading Cat Jarman’s book ‘River Kings’ which is taking an interesting slant on the Vikings.

Our group does not meet at a set time/day – please check with the Group Leader.

New members are welcome – please contact Gwynneth, the group leader.

What do we do?

We are a mixed group, from those with more than 25 years of experience to those who have yet to begin. If you have ever wondered about your ancestors this is the group for you. We would love to help you get started.
We also like to try to break through members’ own particular ‘Brick Wall’ which has proven very successful in the past.
We are open to suggestions for topics for discussion.

What do we do?

We will be looking at how the English language has developed over the centuries starting with the Celtic and Roman influences, and progressing through Anglo Saxon and Middle English to the Early Modern Age.

It is a fascinating story of change: no previous knowledge is needed, and as we will be a maximum of 6 there will be plenty of discussion – this is not intended as a lecture series!

Members will be encouraged to contribute their own information and examples.  You will need to purchase a copy of Charlie Haylock’s book ‘In a Manner of Speaking – The Story of the English Language’ as we will use this as a starting point each month – it is chronologically written.

This group has now started a waiting list. However, if you are interested in this group please email the group co-ordinator to be added to the waiting list; and also email secretary@u3aburystedmunds.co.uk whereby other interested members are being noted with the aim to start a second group.

We will request a contribution to refreshments but no charge for the venue as a member has kindly offered her home to meet in.

What do we do?

We have talks on and discuss a wide range of maritime matters eg ships, ports and communications.

Future subjects include “The Early History of Marine Radio” and “Weather Ships”.

We would be happy to have some new members.

What do we do?

Members make their own way to the selected Church or village for 10.30am when a talk and tour with a local guide is organised.
Coffee is usually arranged and a venue for lunch is suggested for those who wish to stay on.

We have had a recent influx of new members so we have decided that we cannot take any more members for the present. Our membership is more than enough for some of the smaller churches that we visit if everyone turned up, so reluctantly, we cannot take any new members for the time being.

If you would like to go on the waiting list, please email the Group Leader and/or put your name to help start another group Joining an Interest Group – u3a Bury St Edmunds

What do we do?

This self-help group aims to give support to its members by sharing memories thus prompting recollections of our own past. Each month everyone reads something they have written and the Group discusses each piece and makes (helpful) comments. Some hope to publish, others just want to compile their life story for family and friends.
There is the occasional lunch or visit.

For your enjoyment, click below to see two small articles written by a member of this group. If you can imagine a Midwest voice telling the tale in that distinctive accent, well…read it and see for yourself!
Click here for 1st Article and here for 2nd Article

And here is a poem written by Brenda Fraser-Newstead who has re-located and which she dedicated to Sue Rawlings, a member of the group, who passed away in Sept. 2016

This group has now started a waiting list. However, if you are interested in this group please also email secretary@u3aburystedmunds.co.uk whereby other interested members are being noted with the aim to start a second group.