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SUMMARY:Spring Potpourri Talks Series
DESCRIPTION:This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Spring “Potpourri of Social History” talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00). You may also book each talk individually – see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm and last about an hour. Afterwards there will be time for questions and discussion. This is an online talks series using Zoom. \nThursday 23 April “Stories near your feet: Life, loss and legacy in Reading Old Cemetery”: 2-3.15pm with Prof. Yota Dimitriadi\nIn 1842, the newly-formed Reading Cemetery Company purchased land in what was then Sonning, just beyond the eastern boundary of Reading to create the Reading Cemetery. It was a much needed resource, as the town’s churchyards had been overflowing for some time. The first burial took place the following year.  Nowadays, as you wander through the peaceful paths of Reading Old Cemetery, have you ever wondered about the lives of those buried there? From grand Victorian monuments to forgotten, unmarked graves, each plot holds a story, some well-known, others only recently uncovered.\nThe ROCuP (Reading Old Cemetery Undertaking Project) is a collaboration between the Institute of Education, University of Reading, the Reading Old Cemetery History, Heritage and Education group, and dedicated volunteers who have contributed their time and family histories. Together, they have pieced together aspects of the town’s rich social history, using the cemetery as a lens to explore themes of identity, memory, bereavement, and education.\nThursday 28 May “Postcards from a different Front Line“: 2-3.15pm with Helen Baggott\nThe majority of us will be very familiar with the distinctive postcards issued and sent during the First World World War. Whether it is a beautifully stitched silk card, evocative image of soldiers, ships or French villages, or an image of children or the village left behind, they all tell a story. Illustrated with postcards sent during the First World War, this talk shares the stories of air raids, lost love and how our ancestors faced the challenge of surviving the war and beyond. We are delighted to welcome back speaker Helen Baggott, who once again shares uncovered stories from the past.\nThursday 25 June “Forbury Gardens, Reading“: 2-3.15pm with Joy Pibworth\nForbury Gardens is a much-loved part of Reading and has been the backdrop to many important events in the town, from at least 871 when the Danes camped there. Now listed as Grade II in the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens it has many hidden stories to tell.\nZoom Talk Requirements\nTo join these talks, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will need to download a small piece of software – included in the link. \nHow to Book\nPre-booking is required because places are limited. Full joining instructions will be emailed to attendees in advance. Bookings close one day before the first event.\nTo book – scroll down.\n
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