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Fidel Castro –Beatnik Revolutionary Thursday 26th February, 7.30
Professor Simon Hall, Leeds University
Past and some present day political leaders dress to look powerful in suits or uniforms. ‘Times were a-changing’ in the late 1950s, with Rock ‘n Roll music, young people in jeans, and wanting more freedom, ‘Beatniks’ – they were called. Beatnik political power hit Cuba. This island, officially independent, was controlled through American businesses. In … Read More
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Robespierre’s Nose The Physionotrace & Revolutionary Portraiture
Thursday 19th March, 7.30
Dr. Marianne Gilchrist, Hull University
‘Fake or Fortune’ and ‘Flog It’- are you a fan of these shows, and want to know a painting’s value? There was a similar challenge nearly 200 years ago. This talk shows how in the 19th century portraits of former leaders had great value, particularly in France, providing they genuinely showed their hero. The French … Read More
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Elizabeth 1. A Difficult Queen. Thursday 23rd April, 7.30
Helen Good, Ll.B, Researcher Elizabethan Star Chamber Project
Have you noticed how the Tudors, especially Elizabeth 1, feature on so many TV programmes? Even today she is treated as a star. Was she really marvellous? Her portraits flatter her,.She wanted people to see her power, but none of her thoughts or feelings. How can we find out more? Elizabeth 1 ruled from 1558-1603, … Read More
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The Holderness Coast –
the Land which Came and WentThursday 15th May,7.30
Richard Clarke, M.Phil, Landscape Historian
The AGM precedes the talk, which will start about 7.50 If you enjoy wandering along the Holderness coast, you will be fascinated by what else there is to explore. If this is new territory for you, do come and find out how much there is to enjoy there. Holderness has one of the fastest eroding … Read More