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History like you’ve never heard before. “Previously… Scotland’s History Festival 2019” will take place in the Institut français with amazing events. From the tragic stories of witch-hunting to the mysteries of Scottish DNA, discover the hot topics of this year’s festival!
Event details
From the 21st of November to 24th, Previously… will be offering our visitors a wide range of interesting events this year at the Institut français:
Special Marie de Guise Edition Day 4- 24 November 2019
The following events are Special Marie de Guise Day Events in conjunction with Women’s History Scotland
Celebrating Women in Scotland’s History with Dr Valerie Wright and Dr Fiona Skillen
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 1.00pm-2.00pm
- About this event: When it comes to the French Revolution, we’ve only heard half the story. Join writer David Mountain as he explores the forgotten accounts of women during this turbulent time – from assassin Charlotte Corday to social reformer Marie Gouze – and asks why their stories were sidelined and silenced.
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
Celebrating Women in Scotland’s History with Dr Valerie Wright and Dr Fiona Skillen
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 1.00pm-2.00pm
- About this event: How to find and celebrate Scotland’s great women. Not just the elite ladies of courts, titles and wealth, but the ordinary women who made a difference. Women you may have known, those tough women of the tenements, streets and communities who changed their worlds. Rediscover and celebrate these incredible women in our past. In partnership with Women’s History Scotland
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women by its editors
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 2.15pm-4.00pm
- About this event: Editors of The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women, describe how they completely revised the first edition of 2006. The new volume, containing the stories of hundreds of Scottish women from the distant past to the present, has over 180 additional entries on women who lived and died before 2018. The talk will be illustrated with examples of these lives, and will point out resources available for those looking for to get that total even higher… In partnership with Women’s History Scotland
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
Where are the Women? with Sara Sheridan
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 4.10pm-5.10pm
- About this event: Bestselling author and activist Sara Sheridan has re-drawn the map of Scotland. Imagine Slessor Station in Dundee and statues of suffragettes dominate Glasgow’s George (Victoria?) Square. A woman on a mission, Sara is determined to see Scotland’s women get the recognition they deserve for their achievements. Join her to find out how to re-imagine the very landscape you walk through. In partnership with Women’s History Scotland
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women by its editors
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 2.15pm-4.00pm
- About this event: Editors of The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women, describe how they completely revised the first edition of 2006. The new volume, containing the stories of hundreds of Scottish women from the distant past to the present, has over 180 additional entries on women who lived and died before 2018. The talk will be illustrated with examples of these lives, and will point out resources available for those looking for to get that total even higher… In partnership with Women’s History Scotland
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
Where are the Women? with Sara Sheridan
- Where: Institut français,
- When: 24 November 2019, 4.10pm-5.10pm
- About this event: Bestselling author and activist Sara Sheridan has re-drawn the map of Scotland. Imagine Slessor Station in Dundee and statues of suffragettes dominate Glasgow’s George (Victoria?) Square. A woman on a mission, Sara is determined to see Scotland’s women get the recognition they deserve for their achievements. Join her to find out how to re-imagine the very landscape you walk through. In partnership with Women’s History Scotland
- Tickets: £ 5,00 Get yours here.
Source: Previously… Scotland’s History Festival Website
Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the salle Marie de Guise are accessible with step-free access available at its main entrances on West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.
IFE Membership and discount rates
While a number of the events in this festival requires booking, to take advantage of discounted member rates and such members-only events, we invite you to become a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.
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