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Penzance

Group Category: History

  • Hittites Group

    For history enthusiasts, the initial six sessions of this new group will explore the Hittites and their important contribution to our understanding of the history of not only of Anatolia, but also contemporary Levant, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece. Read more

  • Shakespeare Play Reading Group

    This is a new group with a few members confirmed. If interested in joining the group, please contact the Shakespeare Play Reading Group facilitator for more information. Read more

  • Exploring Music

    This is a fortnightly group which meets in the group facilitator's home.  We are continuing to explore music and to share our passions for a range of musical genres. We have delved into classical music and jazz and have encountered some surprising favourites from other genres. Each week we choose a theme for the following… Read more

  • Metal Detectorists Group

    The group are making our fortnightly digs interesting, though there hasn’t been much in the way of finds so far.  There are lots of local beaches we can detect on, but so far we haven’t found many undetected inland areas where we can go.  Farmers are wary, and much of the moorland is managed by… Read more

  • History Group

    We meet every second Monday morning 11:00 in the Back Bar of the Queens Hotel on the Promenade.  A wide variety of topics is covered, which have recently included subjects from "A Little History of the World" by EH Gombrich. Please contact the Group Facilitator if you are interested in joining us. You will be… Read more

  • Art Appreciation Group

    This is a group for all levels of knowledge, composed of those who may simply want to enjoy the visuals and discussion rather than a heavy art history. The meetings are  dynamic and are a splendid opportunity to learn about art and artists, even if opinions diverge. It always leads to lively discussion and a… Read more

  • Amateur Archaeology Group

    Our group meets at the Hypatia Trust, Customs House Lane, Penzance, on the first Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm. Here we learn about archaeological sites in West Penwith, and then follow up the meeting with a site visit later in the month. Please note: Group membership varies so prospective new members interested in joining this… Read more