News Sheet September 2021

Yes, it is September already!  I have found a selection of topics for this month which are all on TV / iPlayer for you to look through.

Hopefully there will be something to interest you from this variety of programmes.

News of events will follow as the Committee are finalising the details of a programme for this winter and beyond.  Keep looking on the website.

GRESHAM COLLEGE
Use this website www.gresham.ac.uk to find a lecture on “The Death of Richard III – CSI meets history” by Prof. Sarah Hainsworth.
This is on Thursday 21 October at 1.00 pm 
BBC IPlayer
Search HISTORY on iPlayer for ‘The Art of Persia’
1/3 remarkable programmes showing a trip round Iran’s rich, colourful past.

Search again under HISTORY for ‘MAKEUP’
This is an interesting look at the glamourous history of makeup showing that it is more than skin deep. A short series of 3 programmes.

Try searching under HISTORY for ‘OUR WORLD’
This is a fascinating look at recent breakthroughs in
 DNA technology to help solve murders.

Lastly, try searching the CARIBBEAN WITH SIMON REEVE
This is a lovely set of 3 programmes where Simon travels the beautiful islands with 1million miles of borders.
You might need your sun hat on for this one!


Don’t forget!

Please keep checking our Website for up to date news www.ormskirkhistoricalsociety.co.uk.