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History and Genealogy

Trace Your Family History - Module 2

Using the internet, this course will take students systematically through all the resources available to enable you to start tracing your family tree and gain insight into how your ancestors lived.

NB Learners enrolling on this courses must have a good working knowledge of using a computer.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Pyle Life Centre

Susan Hamer

Wed

7 - 9pm

8

2

Local History - A Study over Time

This course will examine key aspects of the archaeology and history of South Wales from early to modern times: from the earliest known human burial in Europe to post industrial South Wales, drawing on examples of archaeological and historical sites and a variety of historical records therefore understanding the development of the region over time.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Porthcawl Comprehensive School

Catrin Matthews

Mon

7 - 9pm

15

1

Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen

Catrin Matthews

Wed

7 - 9pm

15

 

The Tudor Dynasty

This course takes you on a journey through the history of the ever-popular Tudor period, one of the most colourful and dramatic periods in history. Starting with the Wars of the Roses and Battle of Bosworth Field, you will examine the personalities of each of the five Tudor monarchs and focus on the key issues and events of each reign. Topics include Henry VIII and his six wives, religious change, threats and rebellion, the 'cult' of the Virgin Queen Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada. You will also be introduced to the nature of studying history as a discipline and to the skills of the historian.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Cynffig Comprehensive School

Jennifer Davies

Tue

7 - 9pm

8

1

Trace Your Family Tree

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