Symposium: Portraits & Powerhouses
August 23, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Portraits & Powerhouses: New Perspectives on Georgian Life
Wednesday 26th October 2011, 14.14 – 17.15pm, Bowland Lecture Theatre, Berrick Saul Building, University of York
The Portraits & Powerhouses: New Perspectives on Georgian Life symposuim at the University of York‘s Bowland Lecture Theatre will provide a forum to review current doctoral research into the Georgian period. It is hosted by the History of Art Department in collaboration with the York Georgian Society, and will provide an opportunity for researchers to exchange ideas and information. Speakers includer Tom Almeroth-Williams on ‘The Equestrian Culture of Hanoverian London’; Carolyn Dougherty on ‘The Carrying Trade and the First Railways in England’ and Matt Jenkins on ‘Antiquity and Improvement: Polite Shopping in Georgian York’ – you can download the full conference schedule here. Admission is free but seats are limitied: to reserve yours please contact Fran Sands fsands@soane.org.uk
