History and Folklore Society

Interested in history or folklore? Why not come along to one of our events!

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  • History and Folklore Society - Standard Membership£2.00

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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: Vacancy

 

We have the following online events planned together with the UH History team. More in-person events to follow when confirmed.

Day

Date

Time

Event

Online

Speaker

Wednesday

 

8th November

1pm

UH History Research Seminar

The Housewife as Expert: New Reflections on Experiential Expertise, Activism and Housewives' Associations in England, 1960s to 1980s'

Zoom link to be advised nearer the date

Caitriona Beaumont (London South Bank) 

Wednesday

6th December

1pm

UH History Research Seminar

‘Heat and Light: Sensory Experience of the Great Storm of 1987’

Zoom link to be advised nearer the date

Tim Cooper (Exeter)

Wednesday

28th February

1pm

UH History Research Seminar

‘In Opposition to Standardisation – Treatment of Gas Injuries during the First World War’

Zoom link to be advised nearer the date

Shelley Castle (Oxford) 

Wednesday

17th April

1pm

UH History Research Seminar

'Bringing Heritage Assets to Life: The Tottenham Hotspur Archive'

Zoom link to be advised nearer the date

Sian Allpress (UH)

 

 

 

Products

  • Folk Magic Traditions: Poppet Making Wed 11 Oct 2023 - Standard£0.00

Upcoming events

History & Folklore Society Meet and Greet
4th October 2pm - 4pm
W128 Law Court Building - DeHav Campus
Come join the History and Folklore Society taster session!
Poppet dolls Folk Magic Traditions: Poppet Making
11th October 4pm - 5pm
R115 DeHav Campus R Block
Join the History & Folklore Society for a fun Taster Session!

Society Committee Elections No elections are currently running