Exploring Regional Histories: Historical Narratives of WinchesterInfo Location Contact More Info Course Information![]() Exploring Regional Histories: Historical Narratives of Winchester - Tuesday 21/01/2025 to 25/02/2025 6pm to 8pmWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. Exploring Regional Histories: Historical Narratives of Winchester This course will explore eight centuries of Winchester’s history, from the unique perspective of local legends and writings about the region. From the life and legend of Alfred the Great, through Arthurian folklore, Winchester’s round table and on to the battle of Guy of Warwick and the giant Colbrand, the course will immerse you in the tales that have been told about this ancient city. Each week, you will explore a different historical narrative, or legend, to uncover the common themes, and ask key questions about why these accounts were written, and how they influenced the city. We will look at the development of these stories over time and the reasons behind their growing prominence in creating a rich cultural sense of place and history in the ancestral capital of Wessex. Drawing on archaeology, historical sources, and folklore this wide ranging and exciting course offers you the chance to view Winchester in a whole new light. Course CodeLLLHistoricalWinchester Course LeaderNina Wallace
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