2024 Lecture Programme
18th January 2024 – Roger Mendham
The Dust Bowl Through The Lens Of A Photographer
The Dust Bowl was a major event in 20th century American History and photographs of the time provide a very powerful record of the period. The great American photographer Dorothy Lange captured some enduring photos of the time. The lecture includes the story behind one of the most famous images of the 20th century.
15th February 2024 – Ian Cockburn
The History And Material Culture Of Al-
This lecture tells the story of the Moorish invasion and the Christian reconquest, through an introduction to the surviving architecture and other areas of the material culture such as silk textiles, carved ivory caskets, bronze sculptures and refined ceramics.
21st March 2024 – Toby Faber
T.S. Eliot & Arts
As a pioneer of literary modernism, TS Eliot inevitably influenced his counterparts in the visual arts. He was friends with several artists. Edward McKnight Kauffer and David Jones illustrated his work; Patrick Heron and Wyndham Lewis painted him; Jacob Epstein sculpted him. There are paintings inspired by his poems. And the reverse is also true
18h April 2024 – Susan Bishop
The Spectacle Of Barker’s Department Store Fashion
Shows 1928-
Drawing on an historic album of photographs and promotional material, this lecture
will paint a picture of the spectacular fashion shows held at the store. Chairman,
Sir Sydney Skinner, was ground-
