The Early Stuarts – a history of England 1603-49

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Course code: S18H

A study of the key events and people from the reign of James I to the death of Charles I

when

From 15 Jan 2025 to 26 Mar 2025
Wed 10:00-12:00

10 weeks

Date
15 Jan 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
22 Jan 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
29 Jan 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
05 Feb 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
12 Feb 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
26 Feb 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
05 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
12 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
19 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
26 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00

with Richard Stride

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £160.00, concession fee: £96.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Covering the reigns of James I and Charles I this course introduces the student to the wonderful world of 17<sup>th</sup> century Britain, complete with plots, weddings, religious persecutions, political upheavals, civil war and even the ‘foul murder’ of a king.</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The 17<sup>th</sup> century is arguably the most important in the History of Britain as it saw the move from ‘medieval’ to ‘modern’ in a whole range of factors. The course will provide a narrative path through the reigns of James I and his son Charles I, and steer the student through the various political, social and religious ‘minefields’ that caused the civil war and led to the execution of the monarch. Throughout the course we will touch on a wide variety of aspects of daily life during these troubled times to help bring the period to life. </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

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Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes</span></span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No</span></span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Joining other history courses</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">I describe my style as ‘informal illustrated lecture’. I am always happy to be interrupted with questions which, hopefully, will lead to interesting digressions. I find that a narrative approach to History is the most accessible for students. History is all about people, and so making them come alive in class is important.</span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>