From music hall artists to the art of advertising – fascinating series of talks in store at Heckington Windmill
Visitors are invited to join in a series of seasonal ‘Winter Talks’ being staged at Heckington Windmill, involving fascinating subjects on a variety of topics.
Make those winter weeks fly by at the mill by getting out and enjoying one or all of these five wonderful, funny, and interesting talks, with refreshments included in the admission price.
Alf Wilkinson kicks off the talks with Rails to the Sea on January 26 at the mill from 10.30-12noon.
He looks at the impact of the railway on one small Lincolnshire town – prosperity or congestion, growth or decline?
The following talks will also be on Mondays in February, all at the mill from 10.30-12noon.
February 2 - The Chattering Species – Nancy Appleyard explores the ape that learned to speak and what happened next. February 9 - Music Hall Artists – Martin Hanson covers the fascinating history and stories from the Victorian era entertainment of the bold and scandalous musical hall. February 16 - Pavanotti – The songs that shaped his life, with memorable musical milestone – expect a song or two. February 23 - Advertising: Art or Artful? – Advertisers use clever tactics to dupe us into noticing and remembering their adverts. Nancy Appleyard explains why some make us angry, some make us laugh and others may shock.
Tickets available at: https://www.heckingtonwindmill.org.uk/courses--workshops.html