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Lecture Programme

All our lectures commence at 10.45 am coffee is available from 10.00 a.m.

13October Wednesday
Lecture Programme

The Borgias: The most infamous family in history? – Sarah Dunant

Time: Wednesday, 13 October 2027 10:45 am - 12:00 pm / Garner Hotel, Samlesbury, Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0UL
Murder, poison, corruption and incest: all perfect ingredients for sensational popular culture. But in an age known for its brutality and church corruption were the Borgias really so bad? This sumptuous illustrated lecture reveals the real story of the family that dominated the Papacy and Italian politics during the last decade of the 15th century: […]
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10November Wednesday
Lecture Programme

Paul Nash: A life in pictures – James Russell

Time: Wednesday, 10 November 2027 10:45 am - 12:00 pm / Garner Hotel, Samlesbury, Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0UL
Based on my book Paul Nash in Pictures: Landscape and Dream, this lecture tells the story of Paul Nash’s life through a selection of his finest paintings, supported by photographs and other material. From his own writing we learn that Nash was witty, playful and passionate. Investigating paintings like Event on the Downs we discover […]
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08December Wednesday
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Creating an imaginary world – Theatre design from Temple to Playhouse, into the picture frame and out again – Bertie Pearce

Time: Wednesday, 8 December 2027 10:45 am - 12:00 pm / Garner Hotel, Samlesbury, Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0UL
Theatrical scene design is one of the world’s most beautiful, varied and lively art forms. In his talk, Bertie looks at the relationship between actor and audience and how this transformed the space and architecture of theatre throughout the ages. Beginning with the Greeks and their remarkable innovations to pageants, masques, liturgical drama, through the science […]
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