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Lunar Lecture: 18th Century Gardens
Kicking off our weekend celebrating all things gardening Elaine Mitchell, doctoral researcher from the University of Birmingham, will deliver at talk on the Lunar Men and the global plant trade. £5 per ticket, starts at 7.30pm. Continue to explore our herb garden with trails, tours and children's activities Saturday 10 - Sunday 11th June. 11am - 5pm (FREE ENTRY)
Find out more »Lunar Lecture: Anna Seward
Marion Roberts will deliver a talk on 'Swan of Lichfield' Anna Seward at 4.30pm. Tickets cost £5, booking essential (01543 306260). There will also be timed tours of Lichfield's Cathedral Close throughout the day, with a possible visit to Anna's former home. (£3.50)
Find out more »Lunar Lecture: Samuel Galton
Dr Harry Smith from the University of Cambridge will deliver an engaging talk on complex Lunar Man, Samuel Galton, Quaker and gun maker. £5 per ticket, refreshments available, booking essential. 01543 306260.
Find out more »Lunar Lecture: Hogarth’s Down & Outs to Divas
Join Darwin descendant Jeremy Barlow for a lively talk on William Hogarth's cultural contrasts in the performing arts. This talk includes slides and music. Jeremy specialises in English popular dance music from 1550 to 1750, and also has a particular interest in the illustration of music and social dace over the centuries. £5 per ticket, booking essential. 01543 306260.
Find out more »Seminar Day: Collectors, Collections and Collaborations in the 18th Century
Full day conference with speakers to include: Dr. Patricia Fara (Camb. Univ) on Joseph Banks, founder of the Royal Society, Jonathan Wallis (Derby Museums) on John Whitehurst and fossil collecting, and Dr Stephen Leach (Keele Univ.) on Boothby, Rousseau & Wright. £35 to include lunch and refreshments. Complete the day by joining us for dinner and a visit to the former home of Lunar Man William Withering.
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