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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on May 22, 2012 at 6:21

This Saturday (26 May) the RSA's Historian, Dr Allan will be giving a talk on 'Royal Jubilees Commemorated from George III to Elizabeth II', in which he considers the RSA's contribution to the celebrations.  This open meeting is being held at 3pm at Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham TW1 3JT.  £2 on door - includes refreshment

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on May 17, 2012 at 19:42

I am emailing from Benjamin Franklin House, a small historic house and museum just around the corner on Craven Street. We have been fortunate enough to have very good links with the RSA in the past and I am emailing about an event we have planned for next week.

 

We would be pleased to offer RSA Fellows concession priced ticket to our 2012 Robert H. Smith Lecture in American Democracy in association with the Eccles Centre for American Studies featuring speaker Lord Hannay of Chiswick. The lecture will be held at the British Library on Monday 21 May at 6.30pm. Distinguished diplomat Lord Hannay, former Minister at the British Embassy in Washington and former British Ambassador to the United Nations, will discuss ‘Some Thoughts on the Diplomacy of a Great Democracy by an Outside Observer.’

 

Tickets are £7.50 for adults, but RSA Fellows will be able to receive tickets for just £5. Booking: phone +44(0) 20 7839 2006/ +44(0) 20 7925 1405 or email info@BenjaminFranklinHouse.org. Send cheques made payable to ‘Friends of Benjamin Franklin House’ to the address below. To redeem the offer members just need to indicate they are a Fellow.

 

With appreciation for your consideration,

 

Sally

 

Sally James

Operations Manager

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE

36 Craven Street

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on May 7, 2012 at 20:05

Is anyone interested in a set of the RSA Journals from 1960 to the present?  The owner has downsized and needs the space.

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on April 23, 2012 at 13:57

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Benjamin Franklin House lecture on American Democracy will be held at the British Library on 21 May - see flyer for details.

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on April 22, 2012 at 13:43

WSG OCCASIONAL PAPER 16        

The Development of Museums in Victorian Britain and the Contribution of the Society of Arts by Anthony Burton (2010) includes an appendix of ‘Lit-and-Phil Museums up to 1869’ -£5.00

 

In this paper Anthony Burton discusses the growth of museums in the 19^th century.  He considers the learned societies set up by local cultivated classes (often called Literary and Philosophical Societies – ‘Lit-and-Phils’ for short), many of which established museums.  He also considers the introduction of progressive legislation in many fields, including the allocation of public money to museums.

The contribution of the Society of Arts as a propagandist for museums through its campaigns in the late 1860s and 1870s is considered in the third part of this paper.

 

An appendix of ‘Lit-and-Phil’ museums up to 1869 and their current status has also been provided.

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 30, 2012 at 8:39

DICKENSFEST

Victorian Lives in Arts and Archives     Saturday 28 April 2012, 10am - 5pm

Great Hall, King's College London, Strand  

On Saturday 28 April, join us at King's College London for a day of talks and readings celebrating the life of Charles Dickens, and exploring the great city that inspired his novels.

Throughout the day, speakers from leading arts and heritage organisations will be shedding new light on Dickens's life and works, and sharing their passion for all things Dickensian. We'll also be bringing your favourite Dickens's novels to life through live readings by actor Gordon Milne.

We are delighted to welcome Griff Rhys Jones and co-presenters Clare Brant and Brian Hurwitz to guide us through this exciting programme.  

Join us on 28 April to celebrate Charles Dickens's 200th birthday in unique style!

Admission free and no booking required

For full programme details http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/archives/dickensfest/

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 25, 2012 at 21:02

Just produced WSG Occasional Paper no.21 on 'Sir Gordon Russell CBE, MC RDI (1892-1980): A twentieth century design pioneer', written by former RSA Director of Design, Helen R. Auty. 37 pages, including Russell's RDI Address on 'Skill'. Cost £7.50 Copies can be obtained from me.  Gordon Russell gave an important talk to the RSA on the subject of 'Skill' for his address as Master of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 7, 2012 at 18:18

Wednesday 18 April 2012 at 2pm.  “Long may they Reign”: Royal Jubilees from George III to Elizabeth II by Dr David Allan.  This meeting is held under the auspices of the Richmond-upon-Thames U3A and will be held in the Clarendon Room, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 3AA.  Tickets available at the door £3.  On direct bus route from Richmond station or a short walk from Twickenham station.

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on February 27, 2012 at 10:32

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Please find attached an updated index to the WSG Newsletter.

Comment by Susan A. Bennett on February 20, 2012 at 14:53

Coventry Cathedral: an outstanding British design  

25 April 2012: 8.45am-12.15pm  Study morning organised by the World Monuments Fund/Twentieth Century Society is being held at the V&A Museum as part of the V&A's exhibition 'British Design 1948-2012'.

Sir Basil Spence, architect of the modern Coventry Cathedral was elected to the RSA's Faculty of RDIs for his outstanding work in the fields of interior design and exhibitions. 

See http://www.wmf.org.uk/activities/ under April Wed 25 for more details and booking information.

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