With Dr Anna Whitelock, Senior Lecturer in early modern history at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558. At the heart of the new queen’s court lay Elizabeth’s bedchamber, closely guarded by the favoured women who helped her dress, looked after her jewels and shared her bed. The Queen's bedchamber was once a private and a public space and it was her Ladies of the Bedchamber who were guardians of the truth as to the Queen's and thus the nation's wellbeing. Their presence was for security as well as propriety. This lecture explores the...
If your children have been inspired by the Olympics South West Athletics Academy are holding a series of indoor Sportshall Athletics come and try events over the coming months.
Academy Head Coach Sonya Ellis said ‘ these events are great fun and the more children trying the athletics activities the better as that way we get lots of cheering and have lots of fun. The aim of these is to encourage those in the age range 4 to 15 to try out athletics during the winter. The outdoor athletics events have been adapted for indoors with...
Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless: Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Dolls,Teddies .......and much more, all under one roof!
Open 10.30am-3pm.
Admission: adults: £3.50, children: under 15 years - free of charge with an accompanying adult.
Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibitions, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading crafts people in this field.
A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures and delightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and item of furniture.
Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.
This exciting and moving adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet follows the 'Jets' an American gang, and their rivals, the Puerto Rican 'Sharks' in their intense rivalry for command of the streets of 1950s New York. Amidst their conflict, love endures when Tony meets Maria. As the young lovers yearn to escape the opposition that surrounds them it soon escalates to a point of no return, with a climatic and tragic finale.
Come and experience this multi-award winning musical, with a memorable composition from the legendary Leonard Bernstein. In a heart wrenching story of racial...
"If you treat people like consumers, then that's how the system behaves. When we don't sell you the marks you want, you can take us to court."
Frank is a brilliant, inspiring lecturer. But now he's been suspended for speaking his mind. His wife has left him for a Greek. His son is ditching education for car sales. His boss thinks he's a cash cow but he won't sell marks in exchange for income. Exasperated by bureaucracy, can he preserve the values he holds so dear? One last act of defiance might just bring the system tumbling to its knees...
Celebrating our shared commitment to dance development in Devon, Dance in Devon and Exeter Northcott Theatre are delighted to come together to present this platform for emerging dance artists from our region.
Watch This Space provides a peek into the contemporary dance performance being created by professional artists working in the South West, right now. The audience can share thoughts and ideas with the choreographers in a Q&A after the show.
Join us for a celebration of our local talent and show your support for the exceptional work being produced on your doorstep...
Firefighters responded to over 250 calls in Devon and Somerset yesterday as storm winds battered the South West. People were rescued from cars and unsafe buildings by the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) often in the same area simultaneously. Area Manager Phil Martin said that people were gambling with their lives if they chose to drive through floodwater. He said: “Your car can float in as little as 30cm of water and it takes much less than that to knock someone off their feet. “People must ask themselves, is it worth gambling with your car and maybe even your life to...
