followed by cocktails or/and tea at Metropole Hotel
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The History of Brighton – a unique resort
We discover the special features of Brighton's unique development - from early life on the Downs to vibrant twentieth-century. We view how a small, poor fishing town emerged into a fashionable resort. We will explore Brighton's rich architectural heritage, considering how this impacted on the social life of the town and how buildings such as theatres, cinemas and skating rinks helped to mould its image, as well as the many shops, factories and other industries. All my MET history courses will be here: https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-part-time
All other courses and events here on this blog..
MET Courses are taught at MET Pelham Street unless otherwise stated
AUTUMN 2022
CL0029-1C Life, Work and Leisure in Late Victorian Britain (1865-1895) 13.30 – 15.30 10 weeks Monday Start 19 September Fee £148 (concessions available) HALF-FULL
CL0083-1C Women: WWII Homefront and Post-war Britain (1939-1960) 15.00 – 17.00 10 weeks Tuesday Start 20 September Fee £148 (concessions available)
CL0664-1C Victorian Death and Mourning : its fascinating rituals and customs 11.00 – 15.00 SATURDAY 24 September Fee £30
CL0026-1C The Novel as Social History: Compartmental Living - Boarding Houses, Department Stores and other spaces (fortnightly Saturdays)- 02/10, 15/10, 05/11, 19/11, 03/12. 11.00 – 13.00 5 weeks Start 01 October Fee £71 FULL
CL0699-1C The Novel as Social History: Compartmental Living - Boarding Houses, Department Stores and other spaces (fortnightly Saturdays)- 02/10, 15/10, 05/11, 19/11, 03/12. 11.00 – 13.00 5 weeks Start 01 October Fee £71
CL0665-1C A Celebration of Christmas! Fabulous Customs and Traditions of the Festive Season 11.00 – 15.00 SATURDAY 10 December Fee £30
MET courses taught at Whitehawk Inn Community Centre:
AUTUMN 2022: CL0418-1C Gorgeous Georgians: Life in Eighteenth Century England (1714-1800) 13.00 – 15.00 10 weeks Wednesday Start 21 September Fee £30 Three places remaining
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ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE,
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean (Brighton) BN2 7HB
Nearby car park on seafront road. Buses stop on seafront outside White Horse Inn, and no. 2 in the High Street
Life on the Homefront 1914-1945: WWI, WWII and In-between 1920s-30s
We study domestic, working and social life, including women’s occupations, during World War One; followed by the impact, after-effects and life changes during the inter-war years - such as growth of the suburbs and cultural change. We then examine life for women during World War Two: their occupations and coping with rationing and shortages while at the same time looking after home and family.
10 weeks Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm start 20 September
"The Whiplash Curve" Art Nouveau and Iconic Geometric Art Deco
The flowing, curvaceous lines of Victorian Art Nouvea------u, followed by and compared with the interwar geometrical style of iconic Art Deco.
Art Nouveau was organic, using elements found in nature e.g. flowers, insects and trees. Its style was sensual with whiplash lines, tendrils of hair and sprouting vines, creating an asymmetrical and fanciful appearance. In comparison, iconic Art Deco style was geometric. It was associated with the Jazz Age, so was also described as "jazzy". It utilised modern technology and innovations, such as plastic, chrome, aluminium and electricity. The smooth, regular patterns were found in everything from art to fashion, furniture, light fittings, ornaments, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Its elegance furnished homes in a new, exciting fashion and hugely influenced cinema: facades, interiors, film sets and costumes. Both styles were innovative and daring, emerging from earlier influences – Egyptian being a major feature of Art Deco. Illustrated with hundreds of colourful slides.
Saturday 26 November 2022 10.30am-12.45pm
Varndean College at The Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, Woodingdean (Brighton) BN2 6BD 
The remarkable and influential Victorian period which spanned 64 years and saw many changes and advances, opening up spheres of communication, travel and consumerism, especially after the Great Exhibition of 1851.
6 weeks Monday 10.00 - 12.00 - October start date to be announced. Code: tba Fee £75 Concessions available Enrol by phone only: 01273 546604
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All my MET history courses will be here: https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/history-part-time
All other courses and events here on this blog..
MET Courses are taught at MET Pelham Street unless otherwise stated
SPRING 2023
CL0059-1C Unleashing the Genie: Power and Growth in Late Victorian England 1880-1900 13.30 – 15.30 10 weeks Monday Start 16 January 2023 Fee £148 (concessions available)
CL0081-1C In the Shadow of the Century: Te Edwardians: (1900-1914) 11-00 – 13.00 Tuesday 10 weeks Start 17 January Fee £148 (concessions available)
CL0276-1C Fashion and Style History - how it shaped British culture 1750-2000 13-30 – 15.30 Tuesday 10 weeks Start 17 January Fee £148 (concessions available)
CL0030-1C The Novel as Social History: Twentieth Century Living - 1900-1960 Fortnightly Saturdays: 21/01, 04/02, 25/02, 11/03, 15/03. 11.00 – 13.00 5 weeks Start 21 January Fee £71
CL0699-1C The Novel as Social History: Twentieth Century Living - 1900-1960 Fortnightly Saturdays: 21/01, 04/02, 25/02, 11/03, 15/03. 13.30 – 15.30 5 weeks Start 21 January Fee £71
CL0669-1C "The Whiplash Curve" of Art Nouveau and Iconic Geometric Art Deco 11.00 – 15.00 SATURDAY 18 March Fee £30
MET courses taught at Whitehawk Inn Community Centre:
SPRING 2023 CL0618-1C A Grand Tour of Georgian and Regency Indulgence – England (1780-1830) 13.00 – 15.00 10 weeks Wednesday Start 18 January 2023 Fee £30 (+Benefits) Half Full
SUMMER 2023
CL0028-1C Illusion & Reality: Late Victorian Britain 1865-1900 13.30 -15.30 6 weeks Monday Start 17 April Fee £82
CL0068-1C Art Deco and the ‘Moderne’ (1918-1939) 15.00 – 17.00 8 weeks Start 18 April Fee £110
CL0668-1C Powerful Women: innovative females who made vital changes1800s-20C. 11.00-14.00 SATURDAY 22 April Fee £23
CL0027-1C Summer in the City: exploring Brighton’s unique history (incl 3 field trips). 11.00–13.00 5 weeks Saturday Start 29 April Fee £71
CL0067-1C The Novel as Social History: Books for Summer Reading 11.00-15.00 SATURDAY 10 June Fee £30
MET courses taught at Whitehawk Inn Community Centre:
SUMMER 2023 CL0671-1C The Shaping of Early Victorian Britain (1837-1850) 13.00 – 15.00 10 weeks Wednesday 19 April 2023 Fee £30 (£10 Benefits) Third-filled
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Sarah Tobias MA, BA Hons, Dip Eur Hum
103-105 King's Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
