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The Scandalous Marriages of the Sherwood Aristocracy
Join us on Saturday 18th January to hear Adrian Gray examine the marriages of the Sherwood Forest N…
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The Victorians were very keen on educational toys, including those which demonstrated scientific principles. Optical toys of all sorts were of particular interest, and they eventually led to the invention of moving pictures on film.
Local historian and retired theatre consultant Bob Massey unravels the story behind some of these fascinating optical toys and how they informed the work of our earliest cinema pioneers.
Places are limited, so booking is highly advised.
Places are limited, so booking is highly advised.