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William Shipley Group for RSA History
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This Fellows' network wishes to raise awareness of the history of the RSA from its foundation in 1754 to the more recent past.
Website: http://www.williamshipleygroup.btck.co.uk
Location: London based
Members: 44
Latest Activity: May 15
Lord Asa Briggs, Honorary Patron, WSG
The William Shipley Group for RSA History was founded in 2004 in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the first meeting of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. In 2009 the WSG was granted the status of an RSA Fellows’ Network.
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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 19th 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.
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 30, 2012 at 8:39
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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/
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 25, 2012 at 21:02
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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
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on March 7, 2012 at 18:18
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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.
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on February 27, 2012 at 10:32
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INDEX%20TO%20WSG%20NEWSLETTER%20from%20issue%201.pdf
Please find attached an updated index to the WSG Newsletter.
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on February 20, 2012 at 14:53
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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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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on February 13, 2012 at 20:43
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CHARLES DICKENS AND THE MID-VICTORIAN PRESS, 1850-70
28th-31st MARCH 2012In conjunction with the Victorian Studies Centre at the University of Leicester the School of Humanities is delighted to announce an international Dickens Bicentenary conference on 28-31 March 2012, featuring the launch of the Dickens Journals Online project, and an exhibition of archive materials curated by Anthony Burton. Our list of invited speakers currently includes: Laurel Brake, Iain Crawford, Judith Flanders, Holly Furneaux, Louis James, Gail Marshall, Robert Patten, Joanne Shattock, Michael Slater, John Sutherland, John Tulloch and Cathy Waters.
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on January 24, 2012 at 9:38
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Wednesday 21 March 2012 at12.30pm
CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL ADDRESS: From Devonshire Colic to Bladder Stone:
Benjamin Franklin and Medicine
by Dr Nicholas Cambridge
Thanks to the generosity of Benjamin Franklin House this meeting will be held in the parlour at 36 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NF
Please contact me if you wish to book a place
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on January 6, 2012 at 17:26
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25%20Jan%202012%20Dickens%20joint%20meeting%20with%20RSA%20LB.pdf
As part of Dickens 2012 commemoration the William Shipley Group and the RSA London Region have organised a talk on 'Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in Dickens' Journalism' to be held at Bridewell Hall in Fleet Street on Wednesday 25 January
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Comment by Susan A. Bennett on December 30, 2011 at 14:39
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Internationality on Display: Revisiting the 1862 International Exhibition
Friday 3 February, 10.30 - 17.00
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre In collaboration with the Royal College of Art and the William Shipley Group for RSA History.
Programme
10.00 Registration
10.30 Introduction Jane Pavitt, Dean of Humanities, Royal College of Arts
10.40 The Origins of the 1862 Exhibition and its Place in History
Professor John R. Davis
11.05 Did Britain Win? South Kensignton’s ‘Spin’ on the Exhibition
Anthony Burton
11.30 Refreshments
12.00 Rutherford Alcock's Japanese diplomacy and the 1862 London
International Exhibition Mayuko Sano
12.30 The Visitor Experience of the 1862 Exhibition Helen Cresswell, Ruth Mason, Christina Woody (V&A / RCA, History of Design MA)
13.00 Lunch (not provided)
14.30 A successful rival: The Collector's club and the Special Loan Exhibition of 1862 Ann Eatwell
14.55 Charles Babbage and 1862 Louise Purbrick
15.20 The Politics of Production circa 1862 Glenn Adamson
15.45 Free Trade Machines: Dresser Babbage Marx Arindam Dutta, Associate Professor of Architectural History, MIT
16.15 Refreshments
16.35 Reflection Christopher Frayling and Audience Discussion
17.00 Close
All programmes vary occasionally subject to change without warning.
Cost: £25, £20 concessions, £10 students
To book and for more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/tickets
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