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When, in the early 17th century, Folkestone’s famous son, William Harvey, discovered the circulation of blood, circulation as an idea was ‘in the air’, symptomatic of humanity becoming more responsible for its own affairs - rather than having life done to it. But is circulation caused by something (the heart pumping, for example) or does it occur autonomously? This is the question to be explored by our three speakers as concerns blood, capital and people.
16 September: The Circulation of Capital – Christopher Houghton Budd
Originally from Tonbridge, Kent, Christopher Houghton Budd is an economic and monetary historian now living in the Old High Street, Folkestone. He has been freelance all his life with experience including property development, housing, school management, organic farming and finance. He has written over 30 books, spanning a career both academic and entrepreneurial. His work ranges from teaching finance to young people to ‘hands on’ projects, such as Folkestone’s own regeneration.
When, in the early 17th century, Folkestone’s famous son, William Harvey, discovered the circulation of blood, circulation as an idea was ‘in the air’, symptomatic of humanity becoming more responsible for its own affairs - rather than having life done to it. But is circulation caused by something (the heart pumping, for example) or does it occur autonomously? This is the question to be explored by our three speakers as concerns blood, capital and people.
16 September: The Circulation of Capital – Christopher Houghton Budd
Originally from Tonbridge, Kent, Christopher Houghton Budd is an economic and monetary historian now living in the Old High Street, Folkestone. He has been freelance all his life with experience including property development, housing, school management, organic farming and finance. He has written over 30 books, spanning a career both academic and entrepreneurial. His work ranges from teaching finance to young people to ‘hands on’ projects, such as Folkestone’s own regeneration.
