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Interested in history and folklore or just want to meet new people? Come and join the History and Folklore Society!
We hold a range of events including study groups, guest speakers and socials. We cater for a range of interests; if there is a particular area of history or folklore you are interested in, let us know! Membership is open to staff and students.
Our society is about …
Providing a space for those with a love of history and folklore to meet people with similar interests and broaden their knowledge. Providing students with a society to complement their academic studies.
Our society aims are …
To provide a platform for those studying history and folklore, and those with an interest in the subject, to enhance their knowledge. We also aim to increase society membership, participation opportunities and provide social events.
We provide students with …
Opportunities to enhance and deepen their knowledge of history and folklore via events such as research seminars, guest lectures and study groups.
Our committee
Chair: Ann Lennox
Treasurer: Jake Orpin
Secretary: Natalie Hagar
Events - Semester B
Wedensday 24th January 2024, 2.30pm - DIY Magic - workshop making spell jars and sigils
Monday 12th February 2024, 2.30pm - Early Modern Medicine Guest Lecture - Dr Jennifer Evans
Wedensday 28th February 2024, 1pm - UH History Group Research Seminar - online - 'Treatment of Gas Injuries during the First World War'
Wednesday 20th March 2024 2.30pm - Painting Easter Egg Decoration Workshop (Wellbeing session)
Wednesday 17th April 2024, 1pm - UH History Group Research Seminar - online - 'Bringing Heritage Assets to Life: The Tottenham Hotspur Archive'.
Wednesday 17th April 2024, 3pm - Guest Lecture - Writing Transgender Histories - Dr Leanne Calvert
Wednesday 1st May, 7pm - Screening of 1922 silent vampire film 'Nosferatu' accompanied by live band 'Minima'