Join Simon Whitehouse for a captivating Study Day exploring the lives, legacies and literary genius of three iconic British writers whose words continue to inspire and entertain across generations. 

Discover the dazzling rise and dramatic fall of Oscar Wilde.  Step into the world of the “Queen of Crime” as we trace Agatha Christie’s life. Lastly discover the polished charm and razor-sharp wit of Noel Coward - playwright, actor, composer and poet.

A day of drama, deductions and dazzling dialogue - not to be missed.

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The Christmas season is a period of travel for many of us: to visit family and friends, or perhaps as part of our personal pilgrimage or maybe, to escape the festivities and winter weather. The celebration of the birth of Jesus has often been accompanied by songs, literature and images of His birth and the homage paid to Him by kings and shepherds.  Our lecturer Justin Reay, after officer service in the Royal Navy, had a long career in business management.  After retirement in 2000 he studied the History of Art and Architecture at Oxford and later Classical culture with the University of Athens.  He is a published historian and was recently commissioned to write a university preparation course on human creativity and innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

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