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Lawrence at Magdalen
Magdalen College, Oxford A new digital exhibition about noted archaeologist, explorer, and intelligence agent Thomas Edward Lawrence from the library at his alma mater, Magdalen College Oxford. The digital exhibition links to a new online research portal which includes the recently acquired and catalogued papers of T. E. Lawrence's friend and mentor, the archaeologist David George Hogarth. Exhibition website: lawrenceatmagdalen.magd.ox.ac.uk/ News post: www.magd.ox.ac.uk/libraries-and-archives/news/new-online-portal-and-exhibition-lawrence-at-magdalen/ Mapping Collections Histories: Barbados and Britain
University of Reading An exhibition mapping connected archaeological collections histories between Barbados and Britain, mainly in the 19th century. A joint University of Reading and British Museum partnership project output, as part of "Narrating the Diverse Past" project. Exhibition website: collections.reading.ac.uk/explore/online-exhibitions/mapping-collections-histories-barbados-and-britain/ Project website: collections.reading.ac.uk/narrating-the-diverse-past/ The British Museum
Room 1 (Enlightenment Gallery), Case 14 The British Museum has recently created a new display on founder Sir Hans Sloane, slavery and empire in the Enlightenment Gallery. This display reflects the history of Sloane's ties to Jamaica, through his marriage to Elizabeth Langley Rose (the heiress to sugar plantations on the island) and the investments Sloane made in a slave trading company. Further Reading Bakare, Laura. 2020. British Museum defends moving bust of slave-owning founder. The Guardian [online]. The British Museum. 2020. The British Museum Story. The British Museum [online]. Delburgo, James. 2017. Collecting the World: the Life and Curiosity of Hans Sloane. Allen Lane. Olusoga, David. 2020. It's not Hans Sloane that has been erased from history, but his slaves. The Guardian [online]. Listen to the British Museum Podcast Special episodes "International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade" (feat. Sushma Jansari and Hartwig Fisher with Olivette Otele and Bonnie Greer) and "Sir Hans Sloane" (feat. Sushma Jansari and Hartwig Fisher with Miranda Lowe and James Delburgo) Hidden Women at the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading Following on from a temporary display at the Ure Museum in summer 2019, this digital exhibition weaves the stories of ten 'hidden' women in the Ure Museum's history together with artefacts from the Museum's collection and on loan. Ten short films introduce these women and the artefacts chosen. Narration in the films features extracts from archives at the Ure Museum and the University of Reading. Webpage: https://research.reading.ac.uk/curiosi/hidden-women-digital/ Egypt in Reading: Stories from the Liverpool Collection
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading, Edith Morley Building 26 February - 5 May 2020 An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of British excavations in Egypt, via a collection purchased for the Museum in 1923. A digital exhibition complements the Museum display. FINDING FRANKS: Augustus Wollaston Franks and the British Museum (1851-97) - Some lesser known sources Marjorie Caygill Thursday 27 February 2020 6-7 pm, UCL Institute of Archaeology Room 209 Chronicling the life of British Museum Keeper Augustus Wollaston Franks and his importance to the history of the Museum.  'I took a man over, & began to dig': Catherine Downes' excavation of Roman Warminster, 1786 Madeleine Pelling (York) 19 February 2020 6-7 pm, UCL Institute of Archaeology Room 209 Exploring the history of this 18th century #trowelblazer's excavations which uncovered a Roman mosaic, and revealing the history of women in archaeology at this time.  Allen Seaby's Archaeology for Children
until 21 February 2020 Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading A temporary display on the children's archaeology books written by Allen Seaby, Professor of Fine Art at University College/University of Reading in the early 20th Century. Featuring many unpublished illustrations on loan relating to three of Seaby's books: Omrig and Nerla (Bronze Age); The Ninth Legion (Roman); and Alfred's Jewel (Anglo-Saxon). Hidden in the Archive: Collectors, Curators and Cataloguers
until 10 September 2019 Open 9-4.30 Tues-Thurs Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading An exhibition featuring the stories of ten women who in collecting, curating and cataloguing helped shape the archaeological collections at the University of Reading. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvD8p4n8t10&feature=youtu.be More information: https://research.reading.ac.uk/curiosi/collcurcat/ Ghosts and Fragments in the archive of O. G. S. Crawford
22 January 2019, 6-7 pm Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology Martyn Barber (Historic England) discusses his research into the archives of British archaeologist Osbert Guy Stanhope Crawford (1886-1957). Lawrence of Oxford
7 Nov 2018-1 May 2019 Open Wednesdays 2-4.30 pm Old Library, Magdalen College Oxford An exhibition of materials relating to archaeologist and WW1 intelligence-agent Thomas Eric Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" and his time and networks at Oxford University. A series of events will be put on in association with the exhibition. For further details see the announcement on Magdalen College's website. Histories, contexts and meanings: classical archaeology in UK regional museums
15 May 2018, 6-7pm Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology Vicky Donnellan (British Museum) will discuss the history of classical archaeology collections in various regional museums, focusing on the stories of collectors, donors and founders, and including the changing history of displays. In the footsteps of maverick Orientalists: Exploring the Royal Asiatic Society Archive
13 March 2018, 6-7pm Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology Nancy Charley (RAS archivist) and Ed Weech (RAS Librarian) discuss key British Orientalists: Thomas Manning (1772-1840); Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) and Lady Isabel Burton (1831-1896); and Oscar Eckenstein (1859-1921). An Introduction to the Central Archive at the British Museum
Francesca Hillier (Archivist, The British Museum) 22 February 2018, 6-7pm Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology Francesca will discuss the Museum's Central Archive, housing important documents relating to the Museum's history and the history of its collections. Codebreakers and Groundbreakers
24 October 2017-4 February 2018 10-5 Tue-Sat; 12-5 Sun Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge A free exhibition highlighting the story of wartime codebreakers in Bletchley Park alongside the work of archaeological codebreakers and groundbreakers deciphering Linear B, an ancient writing system, the earliest in Europe, discovered during archaeological excavations in the early 20th century. Website: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/calendar/whatson/codebreakers-and-groundbreakers Screening Verulamium: Institute of Archaeology films from the 1950s
22 November 2017, 6pm - 7 pm Room 609, UCL Institute of Archaeology Amara Thornton and Caitlin O'Grady (UCL Institute of Archaeology) will introduce a screening of two short Institute of Archaeology films from the 1950s showing excavation and conservation at the site of the Roman city of Verulamium (St Albans, Hertfordshire). The Discovery of Roman London
11 September 2017-5 January 2018 Library opening hours listed here. Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH An exhibition charting the history of Roman archaeology in London, and the sites and artefacts relating to Roman London. It highlights the pioneering work of London antiquary Charles Roach-Smith, and illuminates the history of the Museum of London's predecessor, the Guildhall Museum. Further information and a list of associated events can be found here. Adventures in Egypt - Mrs Goodison and Other Travellers
23 September 2017 -10 March 2018 10-4 Mon-Sat; during School holidays 11-4 Sun The Atkinson Lord Street Southport An exhibition highlighting the life of Victorian collector Amelia Goodison and her engagement with ancient Egypt through artefacts, letters and sketches. The exhibition is free, further details here. Saturday, 7th October 2017
9:00 am - 7pm (AGM from 3pm) Institute of Child Health, University College London 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH This EES study day, comprising 4 flash talks and two lectures, will consider various aspects of Howard Carter and his wider circle of contacts. The AGM follows at 3pm. The study day does have a charge. Further details and booking information is here. Petrie Film Club presents: Letters from Baghdad
Film screening Petrie Museum 20th Sep 2017 19:00-21:30 Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology 0207 679 4138 events.petrie@ucl.ac.uk Amara Thornton introduces the documentary Letters from Baghdad, starring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Gertrude Bell as part of the Different Perspectives: Archaeology and the Middle East in World War One. The event is free and booking information can be found here |
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