Tutor: Cheryl Hayden
Everyone loves Cornwall, but what makes it so special? Last term, we looked at Cornwall's unique ancient past and how that has informed various aspects of its culture. We visited its famous tin and copper mines, examined the great migration to the 'new world' and the impact of the railway on the world of art and tourism, and we looked at the way Cornwall is represented in popular culture today. In term 4, we take a journey through some of the most important historical events to have impacted upon Cornwall, with a particular focus on the rebellions of the 16th Century and the 17th Century English civil wars.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Monday 11.00am - 12.15pm. Classes start 12 October, finish 7 December.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 20 (maximum 30)
H05 is a 20-week course and in 2026 is being offered in terms 3 and 4. In term 4 we take a closer look at Cornwall's turbulent history.
About the Tutor: Cheryl Hayden
Dr Cheryl Hayden is a former teacher, journalist, media advisor and communications manager. She has spent the last 20 years researching and writing about her ancestral homeland, Cornwall, with particular interest in the Cornish response to the Reformation during the second half of the 16th Century, a topic which formed the basis for her PhD. Cheryl has published numerous short stories and academic papers, and one novel. Her most recent project has been the transcription of her grandfather's World War I diary, written during his service aboard HMAS Australia. This has been accessioned by museums in Australia and Scotland.If you are a U3A Brisbane member you may enrol in this class online using the Enrol button below. You will be asked to provide your membership number and name for identification.
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