A History of Christmas Traditions
This lecture gives a glimpse behind the scenes to see our ancestors preparing for the day, stirring up puddings and dragging Yule logs into the house on Christmas Eve and the rituals that went with it. We see Lords of Misrules lording it over rowdy parties, how pantomime was developed and how a few carollers sent out a coded message.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mrs Imogen Corrigan
After nearly 20 years in the British army, went to the University of Kent to study Anglo-Saxon & Medieval History and Art, graduating with 1st class honours, followed by an MPhil from the University of Birmingham. Works as a freelance lecturer across Britain and Europe as well as lecturing on small cruise ships and running study tours and courses on land. Has written Stone on Stone: the Men Who Built the Cathedrals, published 2019. A Freeman of the City of London, being a Member of the Company of Communicators.
Willing and able to deliver lectures remotely via Webinar/Zoom.
GALLERY 
OTHER EVENTS
Society
12 Dec 2024 - 13:00
Online Event
A concert with a festive flavour
Society
From Claridge's Hotel to the London Underground: The Life and Works of Textile Designer, Marion Dorn
Mrs Pamela Campbell-Johnston
15 Jan 2025 - 10:30
Online Event
We will explore Marion's extraordinary career and position her as a British 20th century Art Deco designer.