History
Orpington u3a have a number of Interest Groups listed together under the heading of "History". Click on a group that interests you to find out more details.
Enlightenment to Romanticism - History of 18th to 19th Century including: Philosophy, Music, Theatre, Religion, Science, Social History etc.
Family History - There are two groups and both have a theme for each meeting. They also help members who are having problems with their research.
History - We choose a general title
(this year it is Great Cities of the Past), within which each member
chooses a topic which interests them and works it up into a talk.
Industrial Heritage - A varied programme, including visits to industrial heritage sites, films, lectures, a 5 day trip in the summer and an annual lunch.
Local History Research - This group researches the history of Orpington.
Women Achievers - We look at women who have made an achievement in different fields chronologically, currently women painters. Each member is expected to make a contribution about every third month.
