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The talk covers the history of Munich from its founding in the 12th century, the 700-year rule of the royal house of Wittelsbach, its baroque and neo-classical architecture, its palaces, sport, beer gardens and parks. In education its universities top the German rankings, in the Arts its museums and galleries have an international reputation and in industry it is a world leader in technology and innovation. In its turbulent 20th-century history Munich was the spiritual home of the Nazis but also the heart of a remarkable resistance movement. The Oktoberfest, the world's biggest folk and beer festival, attracts 6-7 million visitors a year. Germany's 3rd-largest city, Munich has a population of 1½ million, yet still manages to preserve a homely, village character.

Traveller and lecturer Frank Pattison is a retired teacher of German language and history. He has held many illustrated talks to support St George's German Lutheran church , all of which have been fascinating and very well received.
This event will be online via Zoom and in person at St George's. If you wish to watch online, please register here to get the Zoom link. The same link can be used to pre-purchase your ticket if you plan to attend the talk at St George's in person. You can also pay at the door (cash or card).

Best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Zátopek won the 5,000 metres, 10,000 metres and marathon - the first of his life. He also competed in the 1948 "Austerity" Games in London. A hero in his native country, Zátopek was an influential figure in the Communist Party. However, after the 1968 Prague Spring, he was stripped of his rank and expelled from the army and the party, removed from all important positions and forced to work in a string of menial jobs until rehabilitated in 1990.
Imke Siegerist, a founder member of St George's local committee and a passionate marathon runner herself, has taken a very personal interest in Zátopek's life and gives us her interpretation of the life and significance of this much-loved figure of history.

This event will be in-person at St George's and online via Zoom. If you wish to watch online, please register here to get the Zoom link. The same link can be used to pre-purchase your ticket if you plan to attend the talk at St George's in person. You can also pay at the door (cash or card).