DACE community lecture: Charles Dickens – the man who re-invented Christmas

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The next in the series of free community lectures organised by the Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE) at Swansea University takes place next week.

Speakers: Peter Richards with Claire Novelli

Lecture title: Charles Dickens – the man who re-invented Christmas

Date: Monday 17 December 2012

Time: 12.45 pm – 2.30 pm

Venue: The Depot Studio, Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea. SA1 3QJ

Admission: Admission is free and all are welcome

Lecture summary: This lecture will look at the life and work of Charles Dickens in this his bicentennial year, and particularly at his remarkable novel A Christmas Carol in which he virtually re-invented the British Christmas.

Contact: To book a place or for further information please call 01792 602211 or email: adult.education@swansea.ac.uk (N.B. the lecture venue will not be taking bookings). Visit www.swansea.ac.uk/dace.