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SUMMARY:10 week history course - THE SUPERNATURAL MIDDLE AGES by Charlotte Ball
DESCRIPTION:If you are intrigued by the stranger side of medieval history\, this ten-week lecture course might be for you! \nThe Middle Ages were a dark age\, filled with superstition and wild beliefs in supernatural things…weren’t they? \nIn this exploratory and fun course\, we can expect to meet readers of omens and practitioners of magic; saints and heretics; miracles and monsters. But we will also dive into what people at the time actually believed about the nature of their world\, and whether or not the distinction we draw between “natural” and “supernatural” even applies to the Middle Ages at all. \nEach week will start with a lecture on a different topic. Then\, during and after a tea break\, questions\, discussions and wild tangents are all encouraged! \nAimed at all levels of knowledge – there is something for everyone. \nThe course is written and delivered by historian and public speaker Dr Charlotte Ball\, who has her PhD in Early Medieval art and iconography from the University of Leicester. \nTo book a place please contact us by email \nenquiries@erasmusdarwin.org \nor telephone 01543411227/01543 306260 \n  \n\n\n\nThe supernatural Middle Ages\ndate\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n07-Sep-26\n\n\nWeek 2\n14-Sep-26\n\n\nWeek 3\n21-Sep-26\n\n\nWeek 4\n28-Sep-26\n\n\nWeek 5\n05-Oct-26\n\n\nWeek 6\n12-Oct-26\n\n\nWeek 7\n19-Oct-26\n\n\nWeek 8\n02-Nov-26\n\n\nWeek 9\n09-Nov-26\n\n\nWeek 10\n16-Nov-26\n\n\n\n  \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/10-week-history-course-the-supernatural-middle-ages-by-charlotte-ball/
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SUMMARY:Chimney Sweeps’ climbing boys in Staffordshire.
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Steve Booth \nThis talk looks at the nationwide problems caused by the use of climbing children to sweep chimneys and how well-intentioned individuals in Staffordshire worked hard to eliminate their use\, ably led by Francis Wedgwood – grandson of the great Josiah and the family connection to the Darwin’s. \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/chimney-sweeps-climbing-boys-in-staffordshire/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T190000
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SUMMARY:Lunar Lecture - William Strutt FRS: A tradesman of some eminence by Dr Ian Jackson
DESCRIPTION:As William Strutt left no journals or diary\, we need to look at contemporary\, third party\, accounts of his work and legacies\, to understand why he was so respected by his peers\, including his appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Society. \nThis talk traces his life\, both personal and work\, with the progression of his more famous improvements\, such as fire-proof mills and the stove heating system\, and other less well-known activities. Whilst William Strutt was recognised widely during his lifetime\, he is not on the list of great British Engineers today\, and this research hopes to change that. \n \n  \nDr Ian Jackson \n(Left) \n  \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/lunar-lecture-william-strutt-frs-a-tradesman-of-some-eminence-by-dr-ian-jackson/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T200000
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SUMMARY:Devils and demons and ghouls!
DESCRIPTION:A deliciously dark set of traditional tales from around the world. \nFrom the hideous flesh-eating Wendigo of Native American folklore to the sinister and seductive slit mouthed woman of Japan\, join us\, if you dare\, for an evening of dark deeds… \nProfessional storyteller Maria Credali returns with a pocket full of brand new (and at the same time\, very old) tales to terrify and tickle you. Some of these stories are legends\, some are folklore\, but some are true… \nFabulously entertaining stories that will send a shiver down your spine! \n“An awesome evening – beguiling! Transported to other worlds and places while listening to Maria’s stories and riddles – one of the best storytellers around\,” \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/devils-and-demons-and-ghouls/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T110000
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SUMMARY:Lichfield's Largest Preloved Jigsaw Sale
DESCRIPTION:Free entry to the sale. \nAll proceeds go towards the running of this independent museum and charity. \nAny donations of jigsaws will be gratefully received. \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/lichfields-largest-preloved-jigsaw-sale-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T190000
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Coroner’s Casebook - A Talk by Quintin Watt
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Coroner’s Casebook – Life and Death in Georgian South Staffordshire and the Black Country.  Part One: 1801-1826. \nThis illustrated presentation examines cases of sudden or unexplained deaths\, presided over by Henry Smith Esq. – Coroner of the County of Stafford – between 1801 and 1842.  These include: domestic and industrial accidents\, manslaughter\, murders\, suicides and ‘visitations of God.’  Who was this coroner\, and what do his inquest reports tells us about life\, as well as death\, in our region 200 years ago?  Join Coroner Henry Smith’s Inquest Jury and re-consider some of the cases he dealt with during the first part of his long career. \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/tales-from-the-coroners-casebook-a-talk-by-quintin-watt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T190000
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SUMMARY:Lunar Lecture Elizabeth Hervey: 18th-century socialite\, romantic novelist\, traveller\, gardener and talented designer.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fascinating lecture by Dr Dianne Barre as she vividly describes the life and times of Elizabeth Hervey: 18th-century socialite\, romantic novelist\, traveller\, gardener and talented designer. \n  \nLearn more about a woman who married a gambler forced to flee the country to avoid his creditors\, and who then had a scandalous affair with a radical poet. From family feuds to horrific Georgian medical remedies\, Hervey’s recently discovered private journals give us a lively and entertaining window into late Georgian society \nbook tickets here  \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/lunar-lecture-elizabeth-hervey-18th-century-rebel-gothic-novelist-and-high-society-survivor-by-dr-dianne-barre/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T190000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Past with Sheelagh James
DESCRIPTION:Did Oliver Cromwell ban Christmas? Was Queen Victoria the first queen to have a Christmas tree in a royal residence? Which king first ate turkey at Christmas? \nAnd how have other cultures and empires left their mark on Christmas today? \nThese and many more questions are answered in ‘Christmas Past’\, a festive look at the development of Christmas throughout the ages. \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/christmas-past-with-sheelagh-james/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260906T020122
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T124324Z
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SUMMARY:The WW2 Spy Princess
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, Noor Inayat Khan (1914 – 1944) was featured on a Royal Mail stamp. But who was this WW2 British-Indian secret agent and princess? \nReturning to the theme of princesses\, join Sundeep Braich for an exploration of the life\, courage\, and sacrifice of The WW2 Spy Princess. \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/the-ww2-spy-princess-2/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T200000
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SUMMARY:Cheers - A Talk by Sheelagh James
DESCRIPTION:‘For centuries ‘small beer’ was one of the safest drinks in the nation\, drunk by men\, women and children. \nThis talk looks not only at ale\, beer and porter in the Georgian period\, but where it was served\, what it was served in and who drank it\, the zenith of the coaching era\, the growth of the breweries and a notorious brewery explosion.’ \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/cheers-a-talk-by-sheelagh-james/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T200000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Memories
DESCRIPTION:A jaunt down to the sweetie shop to recall some of our favourite sugary treats…some classic adverts to jog your memory too! \nA nostalgic talk by Kath Reynolds \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/sweet-memories/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dr William Palmer of Rugeley – Saintly Billy or Mass Murderer?
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Steve Booth. \nDr William Palmer\, better known as the Rugeley Poisoner. was convicted in 1856 for murder. \nBorn in Rugeley executed at Stafford Prison. Gambling\, Strychnine\, and Victorian Killer all contributed to his downfall. \nWho was William Palmer and what lead to his heinous crimes? \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/dr-william-palmer-of-rugeley-saintly-billy-or-mass-murderer/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270701T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270701T200000
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SUMMARY:The Adventures of Harry Payne – the Edwardian “Literary Tramp”.
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Quintin Watt \nLooking at the remarkable story of a partially sighted vagrant\, who tramped around the British Isles.  Each town he visited\, he earned a few pence by writing a review of that place for the local newspaper.  These perceptive snapshots provide a unique worm’s-eye view of Britain before and during the Great War.  They earned Harry the epithet\, “Literary Tramp”\, and challenge the myth that poor people left no written evidence of their lives and experiences \n
URL:https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/event/the-adventures-of-harry-payne-the-edwardian-literary-tramp/
LOCATION:Erasmus Darwin House\, Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St \, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7AD\, United Kingdom
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