Lizelle de Jager has provided us with information about all the conferences, events and seminars hosted by the National Maritime Museum’s Curatorial & Research Department for the remainder of 2016
Revolution in time: Newtonian physics and its influence on Harrison’s pendulum clocks
Conference- Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Following the extraordinary trials of Burgess Clock B at the Royal Observatory, the History of Physics group of the Institute of Physics will convene a one-day conference at the National Maritime Museum on Wednesday, 5 October. Papers will explore the influences of Newtonian physics on the fundamental principles of John Harrison’s pendulum clocks. There will be an opportunity to visit the Royal Observatory to see Burgess Clock B alongside John Harrison’s sea clocks and ‘Late Regulator.’
Cost: free for Institute of Physics members; £25 for non-members
E-mail research@rmg.co.uk for a programme and booking form or call 020 8312 6716
Maritime History and Culture Seminars, 2016-17
The annual series, convened by the National Maritime Museum and held at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), explores humankind’s relationship with the sea through museum and archive collections. At its heart is the idea that our history is entwined with the maritime world and that people’s lives have always been shaped by the sea. Bringing together established names and new researchers, the series draws upon a range of different approaches to encourage debate and discussion.
Tuesday, 11 October
What is maritime history and culture?
Professor Alison Bashford, University of Cambridge
Professor Huw Bowen, Swansea University
Professor Stephen Conway, University College London
Seminars start at 17.15 in Wolfson Room I at the IHR. Attendance is free of charge and there is no need to book.
For more information and the full programme please e-mail research@rmg.co.uk or call 020 8312 6716
Thursdays, 13 October to 17 November 2016
Royal Greenwich and the history of the Queen’s House
Taking place in the newly reopened Queen’s House, these lectures bring together experts who will discuss the court culture, artistic patronage and architectural innovation of the House and its influence on Greenwich. Speakers include David Starkey, Gordon Higgott, Robert Blyth, Will Palin and Christine Riding.
Seminars start at 11.00 in the Queen’s House Orangery and South Parlours. Cost per seminar: £8 adults and £6 members
To book a place contact 020 8312 6608, e-mail bookings@rmg.co.uk or visit rmg.co.uk/tickets
Friday, 14 October 2016
Symposium on George Stubbs and wax painting
The 18th century saw many experiments to rediscover ancient painting techniques, from the scandalous ‘Venetian secret’ to a renewed interest in encaustic. This symposium will explore the work of George Stubbs (1724-1806), and particularly his use of wax media. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Art Fund, the National Maritime Museum acquired two important paintings by George Stubbs, The Large Dog (Dingo) and Kongouro from New Holland in 2013. The symposium will present recent study of these paintings undertaken by the National Gallery, London and work to reconstruct the painting techniques at Royal Museums Greenwich. Other papers will cover the manuscript sources on 18th century wax painting, as well as studies of treatment and analysis of paintings by Stubbs. In the afternoon, the focus will be on the treatment of wax media in other works: paintings by Reynolds and Turner, and wax seals at the National Archives. The day will end with a discussion of conservation methods for treating these unusual and challenging works, which will be open to all speakers and the audience.
The conference has been generously supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Art Fund www.artfund.org
Cost: £50 and concessions £40 (the concessionary rate applies to people over 60 and students).
For a programme and booking form contact research@rmg.co.uk or call 020 8312 6716
Wednesdays, 19 October to 14 December 2016
Meet the experts
Join curators and conservators as they show their highlights of the Queen’s House.
The Queen’s House Great Hall | 13.00 (duration 20-30 minutes) | free of charge and no need to book
Sunday, 6 November and Sunday, 20 November 2016
Royal Greenwich: history, art and architecture
Take a walking tour around the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, discovering its royal history and architectural gems. Find out where Greenwich Palace, the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I was located, and where Walter Raleigh may have laid his cloak in a puddle to keep Queen Elizabeth’s feet dry.
Location confirmed on booking. Cost: £15 adults and £12 members
To book a place contact 020 8312 6608, e-mail bookings@rmg.co.uk or visit rmg.co.uk/tickets
Friday, 25 November 2016
Inigo Jones and the Queen’s House, 1616-2016
Discover the research and imagination that has gone into refurbishing Inigo Jones’s masterpiece for the 21st-century. This study day will start at 10.00 in the Queen’s House Orangery and South Parlours. Cost: £30 adults and £25 concessions (members, students and people over 60) (includes lunch and refreshments)
To book a place contact 020 8312 6608, e-mail bookings@rmg.co.uk or visit rmg.co.uk/tickets
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Christmas in the Queen’s House
Join us in our very own ‘house of delight’ for an exclusive evening of festive fun and fantasy. Be prepared for a truly sensory experience as the House transforms into a magnificent ‘advent calendar’ with surprised behind every door and a delicious and bespoke cocktail on arrival. The evening will include Christmas wreath-making, a choir performance, talks and historical dancing demonstrations and tuition.
The event will start at 18.30 in the Queen’s House. Cost: £25 and concessions £20 (the concessionary rate applies to members, people over 60 and students)
To book a place contact 020 8312 6608, e-mail bookings@rmg.co.uk or visit rmg.co.uk/tickets
