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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sokol, 1862-2024

October 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Do you remember Sokol, or is it totally new to you? In the month when Czech National Day is observed, it is appropriate to (re)discover and re-evaluate Sokol, a highly patriotic movement.

Mark Dimond will give an illustrated talk on the history of Sokol since its origins in 1862. He will look at the initial development of the gymnastics movement until the First World War, highlighting the peak of its activities in the interwar period,  describe its dismantling at the hands of both the Nazis and Communists and its re-emergence after 1989.

Mark has completed a DPhil thesis on the history of the Sokol movement. He worked in Prague in the early 1990s and was Baileys Brand Manager for the Czech and Slovak Republics. Mark is currently the Rector at King’s Lynn Minster.

This event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed.

BCSA members enjoy free entry but registration via the Eventbrite link below is essential.

Non-members £10, full-time students £5.

Eventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout.

All proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/

 

Details

Date:
October 31
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-of-sokol-1862-2024-tickets-1024324812087

Organiser

British Czech and Slovak Association

Venue

Czech Embassy cinema
26 Kensington Palace Gardens
London, W8 4QY
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