"Amelia B. Edwards: The Great Forgotten Victorian Egyptologist" by Clive Barham Carter Amelia B. Edwards (1831–1892) was an English novelist, journalist, traveller, and Egyptologist. Edwards toured Egypt in the winter of 1873–1874, experiencing a fascination with the land and its cultures, ancient and modern. Journeying southwards from Cairo in a hired dahabiyeh (manned houseboat) she… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Amelia B. Edwards: The Great Forgotten Victorian Egyptologist

"A Study Day on Poetry" by Steven Fowler, James Haddow & Roger McGough In this Study Day we bring you three poets, including the renowned Roger McGough, who will together offer members a wide-ranging look at this popular genre. Programme9.30 Registration10.00 Steven Fowler, Kingston University11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 James Haddow, Taxi Driver Poet12.30 Lunch –… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – A Study Day on Poetry

"The Story of Polar Exploration & Arctic Frontiers in a Changing Climate" by John Ash & Robert Headland The speakers have extensive knowledge of polar research and are giving talks on historical activities and current concerns. Their biographical details are given below. Much UK interest in these areas is based at the Scott Polar Research… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – The Story of Polar Exploration & Arctic Frontiers in a Changing Climate

"The Dead Sea Scrolls: What They Are & Why They Matter" by Professor Hugh Williamson OBE FBA The Dead Sea Scrolls were one of the most spectacular archaeological finds of the last century. They attracted enormous popular interest when first displayed but work on publication and interpretation has been going on ever since, even if… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – The Dead Sea Scrolls: What They Are & Why They Matter