A talk by the Head of Art History – Judith Jammers – on the architecture of Dyne House, opened in 1967.
Free to former parents, pupils and staff.
Spring is trying very hard to spring into action, and it’s time for us all to get our act together!
So, dust off your laptop, tablet or that smartphone you have pretty much given up on and bring it along to Coffee & Computers.
Friday 13 May is your chance to reconnect with the rest of the world, just head to Highgate School for an afternoon of digital fun and information.
If you have no idea about any of this, but would like to find out
COFFEE & COMPUTERS IS FOR YOU
Join us for our free informal one-to-one computer familiarisation sessions over a nice cup of coffee. We do tea as well!
If you don’t yet possess any electronic gadgets, don’t worry, we do and we’d love you to come and play with them.
“I wish I’d gotten into this ages ago, keeps me entertained long into the night!” says 72 year old Coffee & Computers friend, who now follows every twist and turn of Arsenal Football Club from his armchair – or wherever he happens to be.
Give Stuart a call on 020 8347 2411 (quoting Coffee & Computers) or email us on highgatecc@hotmail.com and give us an idea of what you want to know more about.
People have asked if they can buy stuff from us. The answer is no, we’re not here to sell you anything. We just show you what fun you can have with a computer, tablet or smartphone and how easy it is!
The world is at your fingertips. Literally!
It’s all free, and we look forward to saying hello.
Warm regards
The Coffee & Computers volunteers
Discover some of Highgate’s twentieth century housing developments in this historic walk through Highgate. We will pass Lubetkin’s iconic High Point flats, learn about Highgate’s early history, walk through Waterlow Park and learn of it conception, pass Highgate Cemetery where Karl Marx is buried and explore Abrahmam Davis’s Holly Lodge Estate and Walter Segal’s 1950s St Anne’s Close.
Starts Opposite the Woodman Pub, Archway Road, finishes at Parliament Hill Fields at the bottom of Swain’s Lane. From here one has the choice to discover Highgate, see the views from Parliament Hill or further explore Highgate East or West Cemetery (additional fees)
You can check travel options at the Transport for London Journey Planner.
Footprints of London Walk www.footprintsoflondon.com
Uncover the architectural secrets of this fascinating 16th century house with Peter Barber OBE, author of Lauderdale Revealed, who has been a vital figure in protecting our history from the devastating 1963 fire to the 2017 renovation. We will be opening up our 17th century trompe l’oeil just for today!
Meet in the central internal Courtyard at Lauderdale House.
Uncover the architectural secrets of this fascinating 16th century house with Peter Barber OBE, author of Lauderdale Revealed, who has been a vital figure in protecting our history from the devastating 1963 fire to the 2017 renovation. We will be opening up our 17th century trompe l’oeil just for today!
Meet in the central internal Courtyard at Lauderdale House.
Discover some of Highgate’s twentieth century housing developments in this historic walk through Highgate. We will pass Lubetkin’s iconic High Point flats, learn about Highgate’s early history, walk through Waterlow Park and learn of it conception, pass Highgate Cemetery where Karl Marx is buried and explore Abrahmam Davis’s Holly Lodge Estate and Walter Segal’s 1950s St Anne’s Close.
Starts Opposite the Woodman Pub, Archway Road, finishes at Parliament Hill Fields at the bottom of Swain’s Lane.
Violin and Piano Concert, featuring Jack Liebeck, in aid of Waterlow park and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Tickets including a glass of wine, £15
5.30 for 6.00 pm
Dyne House is the Highgate School red brick building on Southwood Lane,
Architecture Short Course – The Development of the Modern Home – Day one is on Thursday 5th July 2018