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Hereford u3a’s History group leader Steven talks about some of the fascinating topics they’ve covered and the benefits of learning more about history.

To mark International Woman's Day, Jill, the leader of Northwood & District u3a's Women In History group, talks about how it all started with a particularly fascinating session of their American Politics group.

Chris from East Suffolk's History for Fun group talks about the history of the depiction of Santa Claus in popular culture, and the origins of his red costume.

The new Subject Adviser for Metal Detecting, Roger, shares how his hobby first began and talks about his life-changing discovery of the largest post-1350 coin hoard ever found in the UK.

Ann from Callington u3a shares one of her u3a highlights of 2023 - a day trip to Princetown on Dartmoor.

Trevor from Bognor Regis u3a talks about a recent event, as part of the Their Finest Hour campaign, in which members interviewed people from the local community about their memories of the Second World War.

East Suffolk u3a's History 4 Fun group explores a wide range of topics from Jane Austen to knights in shining armour. Group leader Chris talks about the group's dynamic and member-led approach to learning about history.

Chair of Burnham u3a, Dave, discusses how they celebrated the national u3a Hadrian's Wall project with a trip to historic sites in Colchester.

Rona and Catherine talk about the London Region of u3a's Summer School in which members met face-to-face for a 'Twenties' themed day event

Mary Corcoran talks about how Bolton u3a's Stitch and Craft Group created an authentic 1930s washing line as part of a project with Bolton University.

Jennifer Simpson talks about a new shared learning project looking at the health of Post Office workers in 1901.

Annie Roebuck, a member of Congleton U3A, wrote this poem for the 75th anniversary of VE Day

U3A members' contribution for the Living History Diary SLP of living through Covid-19, 5th - 18th April

Jennifer Simpson National SLP coordinator, talks about the Cary Ellison Shared Learning Project.

Subect Advisers Jennifer Simpson (Shared Learning Projects) and Jo Livingstone (Living History) talk about the U3A Diary Project.

Maggy Simms talks about the Salford Mills Survey, Salford U3A's contribution to the Cottonopolis project

Margaret Brittin talks about a Shared Learning Project about the history of Middlefield County Hospital

Jennifer Cobb writes about a shared learning project with Langdon Down Museum

Stephen Fielding talks about the book that Spalding and District U3A have written about the town in Medieval times.