Events in January 2016

Both branches have begun 2016 strongly, having hosted one meeting each. 

In Birmingham, the branch organiser Lars Kabel began a new initiative to engage with members of the group and encourage them to become more actively involved. As a result, several members have expressed an interested in presenting talks on a variety of topics, including the history of Birmingham, Spanish religious history, and a discussion on ethnic and religious aspects of Northern Ireland's past. This event took place on 16th January 2016 in Birmingham and was attended by 10 members. 

In Berlin, members were offered the opportunity to attend at talk organised by ZeitZeugenBörse (the Centre for Witnesses to Contemporary History) at the Circus Hotel. Held on 26th January, this month's talk was on "The Legacy of a Divided Country - Memories of East & West Germany" and was attended by 32 members of the Berlin History Network. 

Unfortunately, a talk at the University of Birmingham on the First World War was cancelled at the last moment by the seminar organisers. Many apologies to all those who attempted to attend.

Please watch our calendar closely for events in the coming months!