Forthcoming online events

Online exhibition: 175 Years of the Arc & Arc
June 18, 2020 - September 6, 2020
SAHAAS website - https://www.stalbanshistory.org/category/events/175th-anniversary-events
The online version of the special exhibition planned to mark the 175th anniversary of the St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society continues to be available on our website.
Olympic Stadia: Theatres of Dreams
September 8, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Prof. Geraint John discusses the history of Olympic Stadia from the beginnings in Ancient Greece, through revivals, and reviews the stadia of the Modern Olympics after 1896, as well as the special British contribution to the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
Migration, Food and the St Albans Experience
September 15, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Sandy Walkington looks at migration by ethnic minority communities into St Albans in the twentieth century, focussing in particular on food as a trigger for memory. It will explore the challenges they faced in sourcing familiar and appropriate ingredients, the development of shops and restaurants, and how these impacted on the indigenous community.
The Americas: Old World or New World?
September 22, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Philippa Hurst considers the chronology of migration, the significance of the prehistoric settlement of Huaca Prieta, Peru and the unique aspects of the first civilisation in the Americas, taking account of recent archaeological excavations that have transformed our understanding of the early history of the Americas challenging many accepted conclusions about its development.
Why the Barons came to St Albans in 1213
October 6, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Dr Peter Burley explores what made St Albans an attractive venue for the Barons who met here in 1213 to plan the Magna Carta. He will take us on a virtual walk around the medieval town, its facilities, legal status and (substantial) defences.
Setting up an Exhibition
October 13, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Sarah Keeling, a curator at the St Albans Museum + Gallery, explains the work involved in mounting an exhibition from concept to completion. This includes behind the scenes planning, selection of items, researching exhibits, and how to represent the context of the items in order to enhance the public understanding.
Pageants, Community and the Past: Reflections on a Historical Research Project
October 20, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Dr Mark Freeman reflects on 'The Redress of the Past' (2013-20), a large research project working with the heritage sector and local history partners in St Albans, Carlisle, Bury St Edmunds, Scarborough and elsewhere that examined historical pageants in modern Britain.
The Struggle to end slavery and the slave trade 1802-1843: the forgotten role of Henry Brougham
November 3, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
John Morewood examines the contribution of the extraordinary Henry Brougham to securing legislation that put flesh on the bones of the laws that banned slavery.
The Red Lion: a 500-year story of a St Albans inn
November 10, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Jon Mein charts the history of the Red Lion, one of the principal inns in the town catering for pilgrims in the early days to motorists in its final years.
The Origins and History of Harpenden
November 17, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Dr Tony Berk looks at the dramatic changes that altered Harpenden from a small part of a nearby village, to the well-to-do and important commuter town of today.
John Fothergill and St Albans' interaction with the Industrial Revolution
December 1, 2020
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Zoom
Kate Morris discusses how the (hitherto) rather obscure John Fothergill of St Albans contributed his international trade connections to a partnership with Matthew Boulton, famous for the steam engines produced with James Watt which made mechanised manufacturing possible from the late 18th century.

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