History Week 2012: 8-16 September

Threads

They wore what?! Long before the fashionistas of today decided ‘the look’, dress was an important element of human expression. From status to style, culture to professional identity, clothes have defined us. History Week 2012 will explore the history of threads and unpick the meaning behind the wardrobes of the past.

Previous Themes

History Week 2011: 3-11 September

EAT History

History Week 2011 brought to the table the Edible, Appetising and Tasty history of food. Who ate what and where in the past? How did we cook and where did our food come from? History Week 2011 was a smorgasbord of delectable delights!

History Week 2010: 4-12 September

Faces in the Street

History Week 2010 was a walk down the streets of the past and into the lives of those you pass. Events explored the biographies of our leaders, those who shaped our world and the ordinary worlds of lesser known identities.

History Week 2009: 5-13 September

Scandals, Crime and Corruption

History Week 2009 was a wild journey through the dark shadows of our past. Participants discovered the scandals, crime and corruption that have shocked us over time.