Course overview

Course intent

This is a five-week course studying the fascinating history of the Duchesses of Gloucester.

What will I learn?

In this course we look at the present Duchess of Gloucester’s predecessors including Eleanor Cobham who was convicted of practising witchcraft, Princess Mary, daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the longest-lived member of the British royal family.

The Dukedom of Gloucester was first created in 1385 for a son of King Edward III and, his wife, the first duchess was a daughter of one of England’s wealthiest noblemen.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for everyone.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners may wish to further their knowledge by attending other courses in aspects of history.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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