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/

Unlocking the Lawrence Collection
Society of Antiquaries Library
Burlington House
London
Open during Library hours, 10-5 Mon-Fri

A display of photographs taken by archaeologist Thomas Edward Lawrence, later "Lawrence of Arabia" from the Society's collections. The photographs cover Lawrence's cycling holidays in France, during his days as a student at Oxford University. 

Details here.

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.

​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

Different Perspectives: Archaeology and the Middle East in World War One 
1-5 pm Tues-Sat, 16 May – 30 September 2017
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL

A display based on the research done by the volunteers working on this HLF funded project. 

Further details here.

Letters from Baghdad
UK Cinema Release from 21 April 2017

Letters from Baghdad (2016) is a documentary about Gertrude Bell and her work as an archaeologist, writer, traveller, diplomat and political mover-and-shaker in Iraq.  It premiered at the London Film Festival in October.  Actor Tilda Swinton is the voice of Gertrude Bell, with dialogue from her letters and diaries.  The documentary uses a wide range of vintage film footage showing Britain and the Middle East from the early 20th century.

Letters from Baghdad is directed by Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum.

Mapping and Mapmaking in the 19th and early 20th centuries
1 Feb 2017, 6pm-8pm
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL

As part of the Archaeology and Espionage season, Ahmed Shams will be discussing his research into the history of mapmaking of Sinai and the Middle East.  There will also be a panel discussion. Further details via Petrie Museum What's On.

To reserve a ticket email ticketing@ucl.ac.uk

Daily 10 am - 4 pm until Spring 2017
National Civil War Centre, Newark, Nottinghamshire

An exhibition on T. E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt, featuring artefacts from the Great Arab Revolt project's seasons excavating in Jordan.

Further details HERE.

1 December 2016 at 4 pm
BP Lecture Theatre, Clore Education Centre, British Museum, London

Nick Saunders of the Great Arab Revolt Project will explore the history and archaeology of T. E. Lawrence's role in the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The lecture is supported by the Palestine Exploration Fund jointly with ASTENE in collaboration with the British Museum Department of the Middle East.

Tickets are free but must be reserved via the British Museum Box Office.  Further details HERE.