Archive for April, 2009
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009Scribal Culture in Italy, 1450-1650: Material Culture and the Production of Manuscripts A Half-Day Workshop Seminar Room A, Victoria & Albert Museum, London Friday, 8 May 2009 What were the material objects related to writing and how did they shape the ways in which writing was possible? Where and how easily could one write? How [...]
Henry VIII Anniversary Events at the Royal Palaces
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009The Hampton Court and the Tower of London are pulling out all the stops to mark the anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne in 1509. Hampton Court is hosting ‘Henry VIII: Heads and Hearts’ in which the Tudor court will come to life to celebrate Henry’s marriage to Kateryn Parr in 1543. The [...]
Dr Who? News from Dr Johnson’s House
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009Doctor who? In Search of Samuel Johnson Performed by David Benson Wednesday 20 May and Friday 22 May 2009, 7pm Award-winning solo performer David Benson’s new show digs into the life and work of Dr Johnson three hundred years since his birth, and celebrates the undiminished power of his extraordinary writings and reflections. Whether you [...]
Spring Break!
Monday, April 6th, 2009The Birkbeck Early Modern Intelligencer will return after Easter 2009.
Bulletin 10 Out Now!
Friday, April 3rd, 2009The Spring 2009 issue of the Early Modern Society’s official publication, The Bulletin, is here . The issue features messages from our president and editor, a review of Dr. Mike Smith’s lecture to the Early Modern Society on William Bryd, and details of upcoming Society events. Also in this issue: Barbara Wooding on the ‘Elizabeth [...]
George Scharf: From the Regency Street to the Modern Metropolis
Friday, April 3rd, 2009George Scharf: From the Regency Street to the Modern Metropolis An exhibition in the Soane Gallery from the 20 March 2009 – 6 June 2009 The work of artist and illustrator George Scharf is featured in a new exhibition at the Soane Museum. Having trained in Munich, Scharf settled in London in 1816. His vivid, [...]
Shah ‘Abbas at the British Museum
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009As part of a series of exhibitions highlighting great leaders, the British Museum’s latest major exhibiton features Shah ‘Abbas of Iran who reigned from 1587-1629. Shah ‘Abbas came to the throne in 1587, the fifth ruler of the Safavid Dynasty. Through trade, patronage and diplomacy Shah ‘Abbas fostered good relations with Europe and ushered in [...]
Turner and Italy
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009A major new exhibition exploring Turner’s relationship with Italy has opened at the Royal Academy of Scottish Art building on The Mound. This will be the only UK showing of this exhibition which runs until 27 June 2009. The exhibition celebrates the love affair between the artist J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) and Italy. It sets out [...]
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