Events
The Society organise trips to places of interest to historians and history students, both members and their family and friends are equally welcome to attend.
Our well attended talks on Zoom cover a wide variety of topics of interest to history buffs, and are free to members.
The History of Pantomime – Dr Ann Featherstone
Saturday 4th December 2021
Here we are again: a (very) brief history of pantomime
This talk explores the very earliest pantomime performances in the 17th and 18th centuries, the glory days of the 19th century and modern times, taking in spectacular scenery, celebrities and pantomime Dames on the way.
Dr Ann Featherstone is a retired lecturer – and gained both her BA and MA from the OU. Her main interest is in nineteenth century popular entertainment and she has appeared as an expert on several TV programmes.
Date:
Saturday 4th December 2021
Time:
3pm to 4pm
Address: ZOOM lecture.
Join us
If you would like to join us please visit our Eventbright page and register. Tickets are only £5, and are FREE to OUHS members.
