Derek Wileman - Ordinary Lives?
This seminar will describe the stories of some of the people who went into Southwell Workhouse, and attempt to show why they were admitted, what happened while they were there, and what happened to them afterwards. There will be a discussion of the documents available to give information for such stories, and the way they can be linked to tell a social history of the people concerned.Derek Wileman’s first degree was in Physics and Maths. After 30 years teaching Physics he worked as Clinical Audit Officer in Medicine at Nottingham City Hospital. Since retiring he has spent the last 18 years as a volunteer researcher with the National Trust at Southwell Workhouse. At the age of 67 he studied for an MA in English Local History at Leicester University.
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Admission is £5 and includes refreshments. Booking is not required.
These seminars are open to all with an interest in local and regional history.
University of NottinghamUniversity Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD
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