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SUMMARY:Out of the Frame - Joe Treasure and Zimmy Ryan
DESCRIPTION:A performance of poems\, richly illustrated with famous paintings\nJoe Treasure is the author of three novels. Out of the Frame is Joe’s first collection of poems. Art from six centuries brought dramatically to life through the imagined voices of the artists\, their models and the figures they represent. Hear the thoughts of a trio of disdainful goddesses\, a couple of WWI veterans and a woman hurrying to meet her lover in 19th century Paris. Zimmy Ryan trained at LAMDA and worked as an actor before becoming a psychotherapist. \nNote that this event is not in the library hall while works are being undertaken. \nThere is no need to register – just arrive on the evening!
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/out-of-the-frame-joe-treasure-and-zimmy-ryan/
LOCATION:Brookfield Primary School\, 101 Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T130947Z
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SUMMARY:My Life in Middlemarch and Home/Land - Rebecca Mead
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca is a writer and journalist\, born in London\, grew up in Dorset\, went to Oxford University\, then studied and settled in New York and began writing for The New Yorker. In 2018 she returned to live in the UK after 30 years in the USA. Her book Home/Land is a memoir exploring the themes of identity\, nationality and inheritance. In The Road to Middlemarch she writes passionately about her relationship to this much-loved Victorian novel and shows how we can live richer lives through engaging with great literary works. \nShe will discuss both books in conversation. \nNote that this event is not in the library hall while works are being undertaken. \nThere is no need to register – just arrive on the evening!
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/my-life-in-middlemarch-and-home-land-rebecca-mead/
LOCATION:Highgate Road Chapel\, Chetwynd Road\, London\, NW5 1BU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T185522Z
UID:478-1702408500-1702414800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keats and the seven women - A Pop-up Play by Beth Shaw and Martin Bould
DESCRIPTION:Join our pop up play to follow the poet John Keats’ emotional journey from Cockney orphan to the tribulations of romantic love. Meet the seven women – and some of the men – who shaped him. \nBeth Shaw and Martin Bould’s latest pop-up play charts the poet John Keats’ emotional journey from Cockney orphan to man-about town\, from would-be radical and trainee surgeon to the tribulations of romantic love. Although Keats is usually associated with Hampstead\, he led an itinerant life\, including a fortnight’s stay in Kentish Town.  This is a fun play\, so instead of tracking tuberculosis\, we follow him from infancy until his departure for Rome\, meeting mother\, grandmother\, sister and sister-in-law\, the mysterious Isabella Jones and finally Mrs. Brawne and her daughter Fanny. \nThere’s no rehearsal and no learning lines in this ‘instant play’ – pick up a script on the night or join us as audience. \nDrinks and nibbles will be served for our last event of 2023!  \n\nThis event will only be for those attending in person. There’s no need to register – just arrive on the day!
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/keats-and-the-seven-women-a-pop-up-play-by-beth-shaw-and-martin-bould/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T210000
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CREATED:20230826T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T160338Z
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SUMMARY:John Richmond - An evening of poetry and prose
DESCRIPTION:John Richmond will read a selection of his poems and autobiographical prose. His work is variously personal\, descriptive and narrative\, and occasionally political. He says\, “Reading and writing poetry has been a part-time occupation but a constant preoccupation all my life.” John has been an English teacher\, an adviser of teachers\, and an educational broadcaster. \nCopies of the three books will be available for sale at the in-person event.  \n\nRegister here to attend in person\nRegister here to join on Zoom\nPoems and Prose by John Richmond website
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/john-richmond-an-evening-of-poetry-and-prose/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20230826T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T220924Z
UID:471-1697570100-1697576400@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tim Blackburn - The Jewel Box
DESCRIPTION:Every morning\, ecologist Tim Blackburn is inspired by the diversity contained within the moth trap he runs on his London roof. In THE JEWEL BOX\, Tim reflects on what he has learned as a scientist studying ecosystems and demonstrates how the contents of one small box can illuminate the workings of all nature. \n\nRegister here to attend in person\nRegister here to join on Zoom
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/tim-blackburn-the-jewel-box/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T191500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T170014Z
UID:458-1695150900-1695157200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:African and Caribbean People in Britain - Professor Hakim Adi
DESCRIPTION:A meticulously researched tour de force that charts black presence on the British Isles from Cheddar Man through the African Roman legions and Black Tudors and into the present day. Professor Adi will present his research. \n\nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend on Zoom
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/african-and-caribbean-people-in-britain-professor-hakim-adi/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T210000
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CREATED:20230508T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T001007Z
UID:450-1689707700-1689714000@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Peckham Experiment - Guy Ware
DESCRIPTION:Guy Ware is a critically acclaimed novelist and short story writer. The Peckham Experiment is his fourth and latest novel. He joins us to discuss it\, along with the history and legacy of the original Peckham Experiment. \n\nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend on Zoom\nGuy Ware – The Peckham Experiment at Salt Publishing
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/the-peckham-experiment-guy-ware/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20221202T234032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T141335Z
UID:420-1687288500-1687294800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Esther Freud - Spinning Stories
DESCRIPTION:Esther Freud is a novelist much admired for her absorbing stories of family relationships\, children and lovers\, as well as for the wealth of sensuous details that she brings to the storytelling. Esther will be talking about her most recent novel\, I Couldn’t Love You More and how she uses the springboard of personal experience to create fiction. \n\nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to join on Zoom\nEsther Freud’s website
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/esther-freud/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T210000
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CREATED:20221202T233727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T164620Z
UID:416-1684264500-1684270800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Untold London: Stories from time-trodden streets - Dan Carrier
DESCRIPTION:Dan Carrier calls it a love letter to London. Within the first 20 pages\, we’ve learned about the crocodiles that once called St James’ Park home. Some of the walks will take you to places you already know but might need reminding of\, others will head into new parts of Westminster worthy of exploration. You won’t get 10 yards without Dan pulling out some outrageous fact about a lost watering hole or something hidden behind a faded façade. With this book\, everybody can take a stroll with him too. Dan will talk to us about the book and its stories. \n\nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend on Zoom\nBuy the Untold London book at History Press
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/untold-london-stories-from-time-trodden-streets-dan-carrier/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
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CREATED:20221202T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T155705Z
UID:414-1681845300-1681851600@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:The story of a London art studio for asylum seekers and refugees - Tania Kaczynski - and FoHL AGM
DESCRIPTION:Tania Kaczynski is an art psychotherapist working at The New Art Studio\, set up as a lifeline for refugees and asylum seekers. Her book tells how creating art can provide hope for those who have lost everything. In it alongside the work of the studio’s members are their true stories of bravery\, loss and redemption. She will talk about her vital work. Before the talk\, there will be a short AGM for the Friends of Highgate Library. \n\nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend on Zoom\n\nSee the Chair’s report and accounts for the AGM
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/the-story-of-a-london-art-studio-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-tania-kaczynski-and-fohl-agm/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20221202T232916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T224227Z
UID:410-1678390200-1678395600@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Highgate Pink Plaques Project: Honouring Women from Angela Burdett-Coutts to Stella Gibbons - Catharine Wells
DESCRIPTION:The Pink Plaques project was started by three local women\, including Catharine Wells\, inspired by the low number of women remembered with blue plaques. It celebrates the lives of many Highgate women who have made a difference past and present\, including Angela Burdett-Coutts\, Stella Gibbons\, Christina Rossetti\, Mary Kingsley\, Victoria Wood and Claudia Jones. Catharine will tell us all about it. \n\nRegister for Zoom event\nRegister for in person event\n\nPhoto credit: Polly Hancock
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/honouring-highgate-women-pink-plaques-project-catharine-wells/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20221202T232350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T232350Z
UID:407-1675970100-1675976400@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Erno Goldfinger and 2 Willow Road: The House That Nobody Wanted - Fabian Watkinson
DESCRIPTION:Fabian Watkinson has a passion for architecture and is the author of The Golden Age of Camden Housing. He has been a National Trust volunteer guide at 2 Willow Road in Hampstead for the past five years and he will tell us about the controversy surrounding its building in the 1930s and the equal controversy surrounding its acquisition by the National Trust in the early 90s. \n\nRegister for Zoom event\nRegister for in person event
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/erno-goldfinger-and-2-willow-road-the-house-that-nobody-wanted-fabian-watkinson/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T210000
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CREATED:20221202T231642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T231642Z
UID:404-1673550900-1673557200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Simon Norfolk - Making Climate Change visible (and beautiful)
DESCRIPTION:Simon Norfolk is a landscape photographer whose work over 20 years has been about stretching the meaning of the word ‘battlefield’ in all its forms. He has worked in some of the world’s worst warzones and refugee crises. He has won numerous awards and been described as ‘the leading documentary photographer of our time’. He will talk about turning away from conflict photography\, primarily in Afghanistan\, to thinking about how to make climate change visualisable. He will show work on the Lewis Glacier of Mt Kenya and on the Rhône Glacier in Switzerland. \n\nRegister for Zoom event\nRegister to attend in person\nSimon Norfolk’s website
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/simon-norfolk-making-climate-change-visible-and-beautiful/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20221105T230545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T230545Z
UID:390-1670526900-1670533200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tracing your family history using the Census - Emma Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Emma Jolly is a professional genealogist\, writer\, researcher and author of five books. The census is an essential survey of our population and it provides a fascinating insight into the past. Emma’s new handbook is full of advice for anyone wanting to trace their family history. \n\nRegister for Zoom event\nRegister to attend in person and watch on the big screen\n\n\nEmma Jolly’s website and book details
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/tracing-your-family-history-using-the-census-emma-jolly/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20221016T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T232917Z
UID:385-1668108600-1668114000@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pamela Holmes: Telling hidden stories
DESCRIPTION:Pamela’s novels are historical. Her books concern women’s struggle with social expectations of how they should behave. She will tell us why she has chosen to write about these remarkable yet forgotten women and share the excitement and joy of telling hidden stories. \nRegistration is essential. The number of places in our well ventilated hall are limited to enable us to make our events as Covid safe as we can. This event will not be available through Zoom. \n\nRegister for the talk on Eventbrite\nPamela’s website and book details
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/pamela-holmes-telling-hidden-stories/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20220903T131202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T131202Z
UID:377-1665689400-1665694800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Silas Burroughs and the making of Wellcome - Julia Sheppard
DESCRIPTION:Silas Burroughs was the brains of the internationally successful pharmaceutical firm Burroughs Wellcome & Co. Without him it would not have existed\, Henry Wellcome would not have been his partner\, and there would be no Wellcome Trust. Few now remember the impact Burroughs made\, not just in Wellcome but in his philanthropy\, radical political views and as a visionary employer. He supported many causes\, including Irish Home Rule\, and world peace. \nJulia Sheppard has written a biography and will talk about his life and work. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite for Zoom event\nRegister on Eventbrite to be in the hall
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/silas-burroughs-and-the-making-of-wellcome-julia-sheppard/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20220903T125047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T125047Z
UID:375-1663270200-1663275600@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nell Gwynne - A talk by Graham Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:A Highgate Library event with the support of FoHL \nBorn into poverty\, Nell Gwynne became the most famous woman in Restoration England. A cinder girl and fish hawker. An orange seller who became the leading comedy female actor (with women finally permitted on the English stage). History tells us her fame comes from being the mistress) of King Charles II. But men write history. The real reason we know her is because she was funny. Samuel Pepys called her “pretty\, witty Nell”. She was courted by poets\, playwrights\, politicians and the finest minds of the age. \nCome and hear about a remarkable woman and her fascinating times (plague\, fire\, plots). It’s said that the whole world knows Nell Gwynne. This talk tries to show you why. \nGraham Hopkins is author of “Nell Gwynne – A Passionate Life” (Robson Books\, 2002). His play “Nelly – A Folk musical” is on at Lauderdale House on Tuesday 20 September\, 7.30pm\, the week after this talk on Thursday 15 September. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite for Zoom event\nRegister on Eventbrite to be in the hall
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/nell-gwynne-a-talk-by-graham-hopkins/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20220821T131602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T131621Z
UID:372-1662663600-1662670800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jehane Markham and Patrick Naylor - An evening of poetry and music
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Highgate Library is pleased to welcome back Jehane Markham\, who is always a popular and appreciated guest. She will present a variety of poems\, some from her latest anthology. Guitarist Patrick Naylor will entertain us before and after the poems. \nAdvance registration on Eventbrite is essential. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite for Zoom event\nRegister on Eventbrite to be in the hall\n\n\nFInd out more about Jehane Markham and her poetry anthology\nFind out more about Patrick Naylor\n\n 
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/jehane-markham-and-patrick-naylor-an-evening-of-poetry-and-music/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220714T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20220604T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T183926Z
UID:359-1657826100-1657832400@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kevin Fenton - The challenges for Public Health after the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Professor Kevin Fenton\, CBE\, FFPH is London’s Regional Director at Public Health England and Regional Director Public Health NHS London. His work in this role combatting the COVID-19 pandemic was recognised by ranking second in the 2021 Powerlist of the most influential Black Britons. \nNow it is time to consider what the Public Health service can do to meet future challenges. Join us for this important talk. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite for Zoom event\nRegister on Eventbrite to be in the hall
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/kevin-fenton-the-challenges-for-public-health-after-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20220517T220732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T190909Z
UID:350-1655406900-1655413200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Change Activist: Make Things Happen Fast - Carmel McConnell
DESCRIPTION:Carmel McConnell wrote Change Activist: Make Things Happen Fast. She believes each one of us has the potential to create positive change for ourselves\, our communities and our world. Carmel calls herself a change activist – someone who takes action in line with their values\, even when that is outside the comfort zone. She set up and ran Magic Breakfast\, and today the charity provides a healthy school breakfast to over 200\,000 of our most vulnerable children every day. Join us and find out more. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite for Zoom event\nRegister on Eventbrite to be in the hall (watch on the big screen)\n\nChange Activist: Make Big Things Happen Fast\, 3rd edition by Carmel McConnell\, published by Pearson\, ISBN 9781292350868 (paperback)\, 9781292350882 (ebook) \nThis event has been timed to be part of the Highgate Festival – a range of community events can be found on the festival website.
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/change-activist-make-things-happen-fast-carmel-mcconnell/
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UID:273-1652382000-1652389200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Curious Crouch End - Andrew Whitehead
DESCRIPTION:In Curious Crouch End\, historian Andrew Whitehead tells the stories hidden away amid the Victorian villas and Edwardian terraces of this fashionable corner of North London. \nJoin us on Zoom to hear Andrew talk about his book. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event)\nFind out more about the book Curious Crouch End
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/curious-crouch-end-andrew-whitehead/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T210000
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CREATED:20211127T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T044319Z
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SUMMARY:Hunter Davies - My year on Hampstead Heath
DESCRIPTION:Hunter Davies has lived close to Hampstead Heath for more than 60 years and has walked on it nearly every day he was in London. In this book he visits all parts from Kenwood to the Vale of Health\, from Parliament Hill to Boudicca’s mound. As he walks he talks to the diverse array of individuals he meets to create this affectionate portrait of an iconic urban green space. \nJoin us at about 7.45pm to hear Hunter talk about his book. \nThe talk will follow the short AGM of Friends of Highgate Library from 7.15pm. \nThis is a hybrid event – on Zoom and with a limited audience in the hall. Booking essential for either. \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event) \nRegister on Eventbrite (In person event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/hunter-davies-my-year-on-hampstead-heath/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20211127T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T185936Z
UID:267-1646938800-1646946000@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tamar Swade - The Touch Taboo
DESCRIPTION:Tamar’s book examines the effects on us of touch\, and of touch deprivation – what we feel when we are touched\, what it means to us\, and the fact that some individuals and cultures are more tactile than others. \nJoin us to find out more. \nThis is a hybrid event – on Zoom and with a limited audience in the hall. \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event) \nRegister on Eventbrite (In person event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/tamar-swade-the-touch-taboo/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20211127T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T040856Z
UID:264-1644519600-1644526800@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Forgotten Wives - Ann Oakley
DESCRIPTION:Forgotten Wives examines the ways in which marriage has contributed to the ‘disremembering’ of women’s achievements. Ann Oakley examines the conventions of history and biography-writing using case studies of the wives of well-known men – Charlotte Shaw\, Mary Booth\, Jeannette Tawney and Janet Beveridge. \nJoin us to hear Ann talk about her book. \nThis will be a hybrid event – on Zoom and with a limited audience in the hall: \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event) \nRegister on Eventbrite (In person event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/forgotten-wives-ann-oakley/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20211127T184932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T022858Z
UID:260-1642100400-1642107600@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Local Poet and Sage of Highgate
DESCRIPTION:A pop-up Play by Beth Shaw and Martin Bould.\nRe-enact our hero’s life of radicalism\, love and poetic rivalry. Take a part or join in as audience. To prepare for this ambitious project we will need people to volunteer in advance so they can be allocated parts\, sent scripts\, make costumes and props….  Requests for volunteers will be sent as people register. \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/samuel-taylor-coleridge-local-poet-and-sage-of-highgate/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20210831T223303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T222419Z
UID:206-1639076400-1639083600@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Caitlin Davies - Queens of the Underworld
DESCRIPTION:Popular culture is littered with famous criminal men – from Robin Hood to Ronnie Biggs they’ve become folk heroes. But what about all the criminal women?  Where are the highwaywomen\, jewel thieves\, bank robbers and gold smugglers? Did they never exist\, or have they just been forgotten? The Queens of the Underworld broke down barriers in their pursuit of crime\, whether wearing trousers\, driving racing cars or running illegal empires. But crime has been seen as a male pursuit and so female criminals have been dismissed and their stories have been lost. \nCome and hear Caitlin tell their stories. \nSadly\, this event will now only be on Zoom\, because of concerns about COVID-19. Those who registered for the in-person event will be sent the Zoom link. \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/caitlin-davies-queens-of-the-underworld/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T210000
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CREATED:20210831T222859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T191007Z
UID:202-1636657200-1636664400@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:In Pursuit of Silence: George Prochnik talks to Dr Simon Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Between iPods\, building works\, music-blasting restaurants and endless traffic noise\, the place for quiet grows ever smaller.  In Pursuit of Silence gives context to our increasing sense that noise pollution is an environmental catastrophe. Travelling and listening to a host of incredible characters\, including doctors\, neuroscientists\, acoustical engineers\, monks and aggrieved citizens\, George Prochnik examines why we began to be so loud as a society and what it is that gets lost when we can no longer find quiet. He will be in conversation with consultant psychiatrist Simon Lewis. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, on Zoom and with a limited audience in the hall. \nRegister on Eventbrite (Virtual event) \nRegister on Eventbrite (In person event)
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/in-pursuit-of-silence-george-prochnik-talks-to-dr-simon-lewis/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20210829T222450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T191035Z
UID:150-1634238000-1634245200@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Kenneth is a key figure in the UK arts and culture scene. He began his career as a dancer\, performing with the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and with other leading companies during a 25-year period as performer\, choreographer\, teacher and director. He was Chief Executive of The Place from 2007-2016\, and from 2018 to 2020 was director of The Africa Centre\, a home for contemporary African culture and heritage. He is currently interim CEO of Eclipse Theatre\, a Black-led touring theatre company\, based in Leeds. \nDrawing on his rich and varied experience as both artist and cultural leader\, Kenneth will share some of his insights in conversation with Virginia Kerridge. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/kenneth-olumuyiwa-tharp-cbe-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20210828T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T191051Z
UID:80-1631214900-1631223000@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Together is an Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Nicci Gerrard and Sean French talking to Dan Carrier\nNicci French is the pseudonym of husband-and wife-team Sean French and Nicci Gerrard. They write seamless psychological thrillers while pursuing their own writing careers. They will discuss their writing in conversation with Dan Carrier. \n  \nRegister on Eventbrite to join
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/writing-together-is-an-adventure/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210812T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160659
CREATED:20210728T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T191104Z
UID:36-1628794800-1628802000@www.fohl.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fabergé's Eggs with Toby Faber
DESCRIPTION:‘Toby Faber’s book tells the epic story of how their intricate craftsmanship\, garish beauty and unique reputation took them from tsarist Russia to capitalist America and back\, passing on the way through the hands of owners as colourful as the eggs themselves…. It’s a lively\, enthralling read: his personal fascination with the eggs comes through strongly..’ – James Marson\, The Moscow Times \nJoin us to hear Toby’s account of writing this book. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.fohl.org.uk/event/faberges-eggs-with-toby-faber/
LOCATION:Highgate Library Hall\, Highgate Library Hall\, Childrens Corner\, Croftdown Road\, London\, NW5 1HB\, United Kingdom
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