u3a

Redbridge & District

Life in your smallest rooms: the history of personal hygiene

Event type: National and Regional Zoom Events
Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Zoom
Organiser:
The Third Age Trust
Cost: Free
Booking: Note that booking is required.

Learn about the history and science of washing, shaving and personal hygiene, with David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a.

People spend lots of time and monies on the many facets of their personal hygiene. Do we practice what our forefathers did, and if so do we carry these out correctly? Now is the time for you to flush away misconceptions and get good clean answers!

About the speaker

David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a has had a long-lasting interest in all aspects of our complex human lives. He's previously presented at u3a forums on subjects such as ‘Body Clocks' and ’The Science of Sleep’. Although not a scientist, he enjoys researching and sharing the many facets of what it is like to to be a member of our human race, and sharing his discoveries with fellow u3a members.

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