Lectures
Lecture Diary Dates
Jan 24 Feb 28 Mar 28
Apr 25 May 23
Jun 27 Sep 26
Oct 24 Nov 28
Dec 12
January 24
Painters of Myths and Dreams: England’s Late Pre-Raphaelites
Arthurian legend, medieval
folklore, fairy tales. All these formed the colourful subject matter for
these now highly collectable late 19th Century British
painters.
Lecture by Nicholas
Bagshawe
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February 28
Rescuing Zeugma from the
Floodwaters of the Euphrates
In 2000, an archaeological team
uncovered a lost Roman city in Turkey - only months before it was due to
be submerged by a dam. Follow the race to uncover and record a magnificent
city with mosaics and wall paintings finer than those of Pompeii.
Lecture by
Louise Schofield
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March 28
Tyntesfield: A Victorian Mansion Re-Discovered
This nationally important Victorian country house was acquired by the
National Trust in 2002. Learn about the fascinating story of the mansion
and the people who created it.
Lecture by
Matthew Williams
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April 25
The Black Death: A Turning
Point in the Arts?
This terrible
plague decimated the Continent and killed around half the British
population in the 14th century. Hear how it left its mark on the Arts
throughout Britain and Europe.
Lecture
by Tom
Beaumont James
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May 23
From Joinery
to Cabinet Making
Follow the
fascinating progress of this important craft from simple 17th century oak
furniture to England’s fashionable Golden Age of cabinet making in the
mid-18th century.
Lecture by
Janusz Karczewski-Slowikowski
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June 27
AGM at
7:30 followed by lecture
The Shakers: Their Beliefs, Architecture and Artefacts
The
legacy of the Shakers has endured to this day. Explore why there is still
so much interest in the buildings, furniture and beliefs of this
fascinating sect.
Lecture
by
John Ericson
Lecture will be followed by
refreshments
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September 26
English Porcelain - Chelsea,
Bow, Derby and Worcester
Porcelain making has a fascinating history both in its technical aspects
and the influences of Chinese and Japanese export wares. Follow the early
history, concentrating on these four factories.
Lecture by
Jane Gardiner
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October 24
The World of Carpets
Carpets have been made in the Middle East and China since ancient
times. Each producing area has its own traditions and this lecture gives
an introduction to this fascinating world.
Lecture
by Roderick Taylor
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November 28
Henry Moore - Britain’s
Greatest Sculptor
Henry Moore’s career spanned most of
the 20th Century. Explore the early influences and ideas which led to his
development into an internationally renowned artist.
Lecture by Eveline Eaton
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December 12
Please note! The
12th December lecture will take place at The Farnham Maltings at
7:30. Seasonal refreshments afterwards…
Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes: A Synthesis of Excellence?
Diaghilev astounded and astonished the ballet-loving public. Two famous
ballets, Petrushka and L’Apres Midi d’un Faune, are examined to decide why
the former was a stunning success and the latter a dreadful failure.
Lecture by Elizabeth Rumbelow
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