This fascinating day course is the first of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw which consider how the incredible European navigators discovered the world.
The Ottoman conquest of the Levant cut Europe off from access to the Silk Route and spurred exploration of alternative routes to the Indies. During the course we will tell the story of Portuguese and latterly Spanish exploration of the Atlantic seaboards in search of access to the Indian Ocean and how this process, coupled with enhancements in ship design and new scientific understanding, heralded the beginning of our Modern Age.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
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Mike Shaw was a regular soldier for over 30 years and has been a keen student of history all his life.
Click here to find out more about Mike and his other available courses
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Pennard House is a Grade II listed Manor House with a homely feel. There are grand reception rooms, luxury bedrooms and a converted Coach House event venue ideal for all manner of parties. All set in 4 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by 180 acres of meadows, woodlands and apple orchards. There’s a croquet lawn, tipis in the garden and even a freshwater swimming lake. At Pennard they have the makings for the perfect event in a quintessentially English setting.
There is free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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Although not essential, a pen and paper might be helpful if you wish to take notes!
