11 February at 3pm 🎙️This talk will be recorded.
February 14th has become one of the key dates on the commercial calendar, with the romantic British spending an estimated £1.5 billion on cards and gifts (and Americans as much as $19.6 billion). But behind the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day lies a fascinating history that can be traced back to ancient Rome.
Margaret is a part-time adult education lecturer, having taught in further, higher and adult education for many years. She also gives talks to various different organisations, her degree subjects and specialisms being History and English Literature, (mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries). Margaret also broadcasts a book review slot and a local history slot on community radio, and has contributed to newsletters, magazines and journals of both the Bronte Society and the Jane Austen Centre.
Margaret is always happy to answer questions after the talk, which aims to be informative, entertaining and with a touch of humour.