The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany: An Oasis of Civility?

The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany: An Oasis of Civility?

In his account of his 1937 tour of Germany Edward Heath referred repeatedly to his attendance at concerts, describing these as the redoubt of those civilised German values that the Nazis were busy corrupting. His story fits with what many Germans wanted to believe...
Art Talk: Ceramic Collections in The Close

Art Talk: Ceramic Collections in The Close

Ceramic Collections in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close: Arundells, Mompesson and Nightingale’s A hidden gem of Salisbury’s Cathedral Close are the three ceramic collections at Arundells, Mompesson and The King’s House, now The Salisbury Museum. Each tells a distinct story...
A Brief History on Bonsai

A Brief History on Bonsai

The Jade Bonsai trees also known as Portulacaria Afra or Crassula ovata are succulent plants that are popular in the art of bonsai. The tree that is in the house is a replica of one of these trees, being made from bronze and jade, unlike living bonsai, crystal bonsai...
Our speakers’ thoughts on this year’s lecture

Our speakers’ thoughts on this year’s lecture

.Our guest speakers offer their thoughts following their appearance on stage at this year’s Sir Edward Heath Annual Lecture. Our thanks to John Rose for the photography and to Richard Marks for the...

Sunningdale Agreement 50 Years On

Organised by the Hume Foundation, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation and held in the Ulster University Belfast Campus on Tuesday 28 May 2024. Filmed and edited by Alan Meban. AgendaTuesday  28 May 2024 Ulster...