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| Saturday, 11th October 2008 |
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 The medieval Church and at its head, the Pope, was the great medieval Super-power. The course will look at the development of the Papacy from its early stages to Gregory the Great, through the crisis of the Investiture Contest in the 11th century to its highpoint under Innocent III in the early 13th century. It will then trace the fortunes of the Papacy through exile and schism in the 14th century to the gradual emergence of the Renaissance Popes.
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| Saturday, 22nd November 2008 |
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 The story of Scott’s race with Amundsen to be the first man to reach the South Pole remains the most fascinating yet poignant episode in the history of Antarctic exploration. In many ways it is a story of contrasting styles of leadership and expedition planning. With reference to contemporary sources, including film, the course will follow these two expeditions and try to account for their very different outcomes.
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| Saturday, 31st January 2009 |
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 Exeter Cathedral is the greatest of England’s cathedrals in the Decorated Gothic style. Imposing Norman towers flank a massive 14th century nave with the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling of any Gothic cathedral in Europe. Its long history has created a number of unique features in what remains a strikingly attractive building. There will be a guided tour of the cathedral at an additional cost of £3.
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| Saturday, 28th February 2009 |
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 The aim of this course is to explore the nature of the Norman impact in England, chiefly through the wide range of physical evidence that has survived. Starting with the Bayeux Tapestry and the DomesdayBook, we will move on to Norman military and ecclesiastical architecture and conclude with examples of Romanesque artwork in stone, glass and illuminated manuscripts.
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| Saturday, 28th March 2009 |
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 Edward III was one of the greatest of English war leaders. After a dramatic coup against his mother and her lover Mortimer, Edward’s reign was chiefly characterised by very successful wars with Scotland and France. His foundation of the Order of the Garter created a brotherhood in arms of distinguished knights devoted to the ideals of chivalry. The course will follow Edward’s career and achievements and assess the impact of this most knightly of medieval kings.
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| Saturday, 16th May 2009 |
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 Starting with a summary of the Tudor monarchs, the course will look at life for English men and women in Tudor England. Their time was one of great changes - population growth, religious upheaval and overseas expansion. After exploring these themes, we will look at the cultural
achievment of the period with particular reference to houses, gardens
and music.
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