This even costs 6 British pounds - approximately $8. You must use google pay or a credit card to purchase.
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Please note: the event time is GMT (UK)....7:00pm is 1:00pm CST.

Celebrate the season of goodwill with a festive look at Victorian Christmas for those a little less able to afford a fat goose for their table. This special Christmas lecture looks at attitudes to the poor and working classes, from literature like *A Christmas Carol* to the reality of Victorian Manchester.
There was a distinct tradition in England of sparing a thought for the poor at Christmastide. How did this work out in a harsh industrial place like Manchester? And how did writer Elizabeth Gaskell show some seasonal spirit towards those less well off in her city? Anthony Burton explains all in this online talk about Victorian Christmas.
So spread a little Christmas cheer, sit back with a mince pie and enjoy from the comfort of your own home. The perfect way to start your festive season!
The talk will be approx 45 mins long, with time for a short question session afterwards.

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