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2023-24History of the Royal School of NeedleworkKAY-WILLIAMS, Susan
2023/24Undressing Antiques (Study Day)HILL, Mark
2023/24Men who made MenswearNASH, Russell
2023/24Dancing Faun: a personal story of a masterpiecePEARCE, Bertie
2023/24Uncompromising Genius: the Life and Work of Frank Lloyd WrightROSE, Fiona
2023/24Artistic and Literary ChelseaWHITEHOUSE, Simon
2023/24An Actor’s LifeBUTTERWORTH, Tyler
2023/24Gloriana: the Art of Elizabeth ICLARKE, Siobhan
2023/24West End Winners – the rise of the British Musical from Noel Coward to Lionel BartSNELSON, John
2023/243 Kings - the Real StoryRAWLINS, Tony
2022/23Looking on the Bright Side; cartoonists of genius from Daumier to Matt (Study Day)VENNING, Barry
2022/23History of the City of London as told through its stained glassMCILDOWIE-JENKINS, Helen
2022/23Silent Witness: a journey through the art of Holy WeekMCILDOWIE-JENKINS, Helen
2022/23From Restoration to Reformation – theatre from Charles II to David GarrickJONES, Malcolm
2022/23Singing in Secret: William Byrd, Queen Elizabeth and worship under wrapsBURNETT, Sandy
2022/23Cutting Edge – London’s New Buildings since 2000WARRILLOW, Anna
2022/23Art of the Table: Feasts and FantasyMEZEY, Nicole
2022/23Bombing with Banksey & Co – Graffiti and Street Art of Shoreditch and SpitalfieldsMARTINEZ, Pepe
2022/23Curves, Colours and Cool: an introduction to mid-century modernHILL, Mark
2022/23Studio-houses of the Holland Park CircleROBBINS, Daniel
2022/23History of the City of London as told through its stained glassWARRILLOW, Anna
2022/23The Blue Hour: Painting the NorthFERNALD, Karin
2022/23The Twelve Plants of ChristmasWALKER, Timothy
2021/22Castles: the Unquenchable Thirst of William Randolph HearstMERDITH, Mark
2021/22The Golden Age of Song: Jerome Kern – the ‘Daddy’ of them allBURLEY, Pip
2021/22From Rag Dolls to Robots – a world History of ToysSAYER, Chloe
2021/22Gainsborough and Brown: Art as Nature or Nature as Art?HOLMES, Caroline
2021/22From Errol Flynn to Bottles of Gin: Literary Portraits and their afterlivesTALENT, Annalie
2021/22A Very Ceremonial ChristmasJONES, Dr Graham
2021/22The Bruges of Van Eyck and MemlingNUTALL, Paula
2021/22The Housekeeper’s Tale: the Women who really ran the English Country HouseBOASE, Tessa
2021/22The Silk Road: wool, cotton and silkALEXANDER , Chris Aslan
2021/22Man Med and Artists: how the advertising industry exploited fine artRAWLINS, Tony
2021/22The Artists who outwitted the NazisWILSON, Matthew
2020/21Stamford Raffles, Art Collector, Disc SingaporeHEYWOOD, Denise
2020/21The Art of DanceTOYNBEE-HOLMES, Jennifer
2020/21Shakespeare and the birth of modern show businessRAMSAY, Giles
2020/21Rupert the Anthropomorphic BearSMITH, Howard
2020/21Shakespeare and the birth of modern show businessRAMSAY, Giles
2020/21The Silk RoadALEXANDER, Chris Aslan
2020/21Cloisters – remarkable Cathedral survivorsGOUGH, Janet
2020/21Mars and the Muses: Renaissance Art of ArmourCAPWELL, Tony
2020/21Making visions; the jewellery of artist Charles RickettsRITCHIE, Helen
2020/21From Gatsby to DowntonPRINCE, Andrew
2019/20Creativity in UK PrisonsEVANS, Magdalen
2019/20Giles: his Life, Times and CartoonsVENNING, Barry
2019/20The Borgias: Most Infamous Family in History?DUNANT, Sarah
2019/20A Brief Story of WineWRIGHT, David
2019/20Painted Pleats-European Fan PaintingMOSS, Jacob
2019/20Zaha Hadid- architectural superstarDAVIES, Colin
2019/20The Glasgow BoysHALSBY, Julian
2019/20Gericault – Slavery and the Raft of the MedusaLAWSON, Daphne
2018/19The GPO Film Unit-the Birth of Doc. FilmsSMITH, Howard
2018/19Antony Gormley-a body of WorkWHYTE, Rosaling
2018/19The Very Model of an English Entertainer- Gilbert & S…ASKEW, Roger
2018/19The Magnificent Maya-Fact & FantasyDAVIES, Dr Diane
2018/19Cultural Experiments in the Weimar RepublicPLUMLEY, Gavin
2018/19A Load of Old BallsINGLIS, Simon
2018/19A Decorative Art-the History of WallpapersBANHAM, Jo
2018/19Conceptual ArtWARBURTON, Ray
2018/19We Sing YuleDEERE-JONES, Sarah
2018/19The Silver ThreadGOWING
2017/18Secret Art in the PassportLLOYD, Martin
2017/18Glorious things: discovering Byzantium through its artRUFUS WARD, Dr Helen
2017/18StonehengeRICHARDS, Julian
2017/18The Lure of IvoryCAMPBELL PEDERSEN, Maggie
2017/18Picasso, Man Ray & Max ErnstPENROSE, Antony
2017/18Red Vibrations: aesthetic and emotional significance…DRYSDALE, Alexandra
2017/18Puppets, piers and pantomimesSTOCKWELL, Alan*
2017/18Great Dixter-Past, Present & FutureGARRETT, Fergus
2017/18Cutting Edge – London’s New Buildings since 2000SWANKEY, Ian
2017/18Bronzes of Ife and Benin and an historical view….Dr THOMAS, Richard
2017/18History of the City of London as told through its stained glassSWANKEY, Ian
2016/17Amazing Bellini Family and birth of Italian RenaissanceERSKINE-HILL, Patsy
2016/17Restoring the Arte of KentCOVE, Sarah
2016/17Edouard Manet: the Rebel in a Frock CoatHALSBY, Julian
2016/17William Blake, Samuel Palmer and the AncientsOWENS, Susan
2016/17The Golden Section – Divine Proportion in ArtEPPS, Alexandra
2016/17Children’s Book IllustrationERICSON, John
2016/17The Far Side of the World: Captain James CookWARWICK, Peter
2016/17Milord Abroad – The Grand TourFORRESTER, William
2016/17Oh Yes it is, the History of PantomimeTAPLEY, Jane
2016/17Oh Yes it is! The History of PantomimeTAPLEY, Jane
2016/17The Elgin Marbles: a History of MeaningREED ALAN
2015/16What did the Egyptians ever do for BoltonHYMAN, Jacqueline
2015/16Urbino: the one-eyed Duke’s RenaissanceHERBERT, Christopher
2015/16From Leonardo to You: History of Art and ScienceHOBAN, Sally
2015/16A Christmas PieDOLMETSCH, Jeanne
2015/1620th Century Art CollectorsIDDON, John
2015/16Tea, Opium and Hong Kong – the China tradeCONNER, Patrick
2015/16John Singer SargeantWOODGATE, Frank
2015/16City of London Livery CompaniesBERESINER, Yasha
2014/15History of the HarpDEERE-JONES, Sarah
2014/15Frederick the Great and his CourtRAYMAN, Caroline
2014/15Iran and Afganistan – Woven ArtMACDONALD, Brian
2014/15Diagalev and the Ballets RussesCLARKE, Theodora
2014/15The Art of the Japanese GardenCONTE-HELM
2014/15Image and Devotion- Daily life in MonasteriesROSEWELL, Roger
2014/15The History of Punch and JudyPEARCE, Bertie
2014/15The Making of the Sun KingHEARD, Martin
2014/15Magna CartaSHENTON, Dr Caroline
2013/14500 years of English church silverSCHRODER, Timothy
2013/14Peter Breughel the ElderDUFFY, Stephen
2013/14Scandinavian glass Ørrefors-IkeaMCCONNELL, Andy
2013/14Jewellery Rene LaliqueMERCHANT, Nicholas
2013/14Golden age Royal NavyWARWICK, Peter
2013/14Australian country houseMITCHELL, Roger
2013/14War artists, spies and art of deceptionREED, Nicholas
2013/14Town mouse, country mouse Beatrix PotterMERRY, Elisabeth
2013/14Rene LaliqueMERCHANT, Nicholas
2013/14Age of ChivalryCORBY, Mark
2013/14Troy, myth, history, archeologyKERSHAW, Stephen
2012/13Stunners: Pre-Raphaelite models and musesANDERSON, Anne
2012/13Are you sitting comfortably? ChairsKARCEWSKI-SLOWIKOWSKY, J
2012/13Frome hoard; largest pot of Roman coins found in GBMOOREHEAD, Sam
2012/13Inessential necessities in 18th Century EnglandMOTLEY, Naomi
2012/13Houses & gardens of Bordeaux regionMCCABE, Helen
2012/13The Olympic Games: Chariots fireGUISE, Hilary
2012/13Fine art of crime; fakes & forgeriesKENWOOD, Malcolm
2012/13Life & Art of Marianne North botanistWAY, Twigs
2012/13Narrative painting in Renaissance VeniceBROOK, Caroline
2012/13Behind the Painted Veil: arts of Islamic PersiaOSBORNE, John
2012/13Life of intrepid Marianne North botanistWAY, Twigs
2012/13The Frome HoardMOOREHEAD, Sam
2011/12Flowers in Renaissance artFISHER, Celia
2011/12Aboriginal art from the Australian desertHOSSACK, Rebecca
2011/12Christmas Dickens (Bi-centenary lecture)WHEELER, Michael
2011/12Flights of angels: stained glass in the 19th centuryROGERS, Christopher
2011/12100 years of Russian music and artSLOPE, Nick & CASEN, Petra
2011/12Elizabethan Textiles from our great country housesWHITE, Gillian
2011/12Posters of the Belle EpoqueHARRIS, Charles
2011/12Angels, Saints and virgins: art of Hispanic AndesPARLBY, Geri
2011/12Giorgio Vasari, Artist, Architect and Art Historian SMITH, Shirley
2011/12The Nymph on the Plinth: British public sculptureCROSS, David
2010/11Art of illusion and trompe l’oeilERRINGTON, Tom
2010/11Tibet, roof of the worldFLEMING, Zara
2010/11Mosaics of RavennaHERBERT, Rt Rev Christopher
2010/11South Pacific, Cook to GauginPRIMO, Leslie
2010/11Art inspired by wineERICSON, John
2010/11Story of Waldorf Astoria hotelALEXANDER, Mary
2010/11Welsh quilts and their storyJONES, Jen
2010/11Travel/pilgrimage/Middle AgesCORRIGAN, Imogen
2010/11King George III the most cultured monarchEVERETT, Oliver
2010/11Tibet, roof of the worldFLEMING, Zara
2009/10Lee Miller and PicassoPENROSE, Antony
2009/10Murder, Sex and Mayhem in English ChurchesVIGAR, John
2009/10Mackintosh and GlasgowBINFIELD, Clyde
2009/10Iona, Lindisfarne - Glory of the northWRIGHT, Patricia
2009/10Festive food/customs Georgians/VictoriansTAPLEY, Jane
2009/10Exquisite rare vessels for perfumeHAWORTH, Anne
2009/10History of the skyscraperSTREETER, Anthea
2009/10Celebration of Christmas music and paintingCANETTY-CLARKE, Janet
2008/09Nicholas Hilliard & Isaac OliverLEDER, Carolyn
2008/09Constable’s landscapes 1820-30sCOVE, Sarah
2008/09Jennie Lind – the Swedish nightingaleHUGHES, Frances
2008/09Life in Edwardian & Victorian country houseANDERSON, Scott
2008/09Tea, coffee & choc in the 18th centuryREYNOLDS, Dinah
2008/09Gold, frankincense & myrrh: why?DUNCAN, Tom
2008/09Treasures from Royal CollectionsEVERETT, Oliver
2008/09Introduction to organic gem materialsCAMPBELL PEDERSEN, Maggie
2008/09Art/perception: Magritte, Escher, etcPHILLIPS, David
2008/09Photography as fine artSLATER, Brian
2007/08Puccini’s femmes fatalesHAGUE-HOLMES, Digby
2007/08Monks: dyname behind European cultureWRIGHT, Patricia
2007/08Shakers’ beliefs, architecture, etcERICSON, John
2007/08Pearls before swine? Royal necklaceKELSALL, Jane
2007/08Romanisation of BritainFAULKNER, Neil
2007/08Breughel to Cezanne & beyondHEFFERNAN, Vivian
2007/08 Cambodia: sacred art of Angkor Wat and Living ArtsHEYWOOD, Denise
2007/08Poets, painters, private lives in VeniceSJKEGGS, Douglas
2007/08Beds & bedtime Tudor & Stuart periodBOSTWICK, David
2007/08History of the MermaidPEARSON, Terry
2006/07Klimpt and Viennese successionSKEGGS, Douglas
2006/07Paintings of the nativityBOX, Richard
2006/07Banqueting houses, 1550-1700BOSTWICK, David
2006/07Florence and the MediciSAUNDERS, Edward
2006/07Lowry – visionary artistHOWARD, Michael
2006/07Orpheus and Eurydice in art and musicOLIVER, Lois
2006/07Carmen – fatal attractionHINDEN, Jonathan
2006/07Anthology of love: art, music, literatureCAIRNS, Brian
2006/07Faberge: world’s greatest goldsmithBENJAMIN, John
2006/07History of PorcelainREYNOLDS, Dinah
2006/07Rescuing Zeugma from EuphratesSCHOFIELD, Louise
2005/06Caricature: Hogarth to PunchDAVIES, Andrew
2005/06Art in Paris 1850-1900COLLINS, Linda
2005/06Horatio Nelson: life and lovesTAYLOR, James
2005/06Sex/power Hapsburg/Bourbon SpainTURNER, Gail
2005/06Ellen Terry and AesthetesHUGHES, Frances
2005/06Hitler émigrés: impact on GB artisticSNOWMAN, Daniel
2005/06Edward VII and Countess of WarwickKELSALL, Jane
2005/06Opera: melting pot of cultureLENTON, Sarah
2005/06Origins of English landscape gardenDESMOND, Steven
2004/05The Medieval InheritanceBELLENGE, Dominic, Vey Rev
2004/05Cities of Vesuvius-Pompeii & HerculaneumFAULKNER, Neil
2004/05Wordsworth’s World + Revolution in Rydale: Words…HENSON, Eithne
2004/05Augustus & Gwen JohnPOLLARD, Sandra
2004/05Henry Moore: England’s greatest sculptorEATON, Eveline
2004/05Revolution to Rydal: WordsworthHENSON, Dr Eithne
2004/05Regency InteriorGORE, Ann
2004/05A dealer’s story (British art market)BAGSHAWE, Nicholas
2004/05Introduction to English HeraldryLATIMORE, Colin
2004/05Medieval InheritanceBELLENGE, Dominic, Vey Rev
2004/05World of CarpetsTAYLOR, Roderick
2004/05Has Listing gone too far?SMITH, Nicola
2004/05Elgar: Man of ContradictionsHAGUE-HOLMES, Digby
2003/04Mozart: Magic FluteHINDEN, Jonathan
2003/04Romney Marsh & ChurchesBOLTON, William
2003/04English GardensBOLTON, James
2003/04Magnificence of Suleyman the MagnificentWARD, Rachel
2003/04Lord Byron: his life & timesFORRESTER, William
2003/04Strange Hist of Buckingham PalaceWRIGHT, Patricia
2003/04Cut to dazzle-lead crystalMACKDONALF-HAIG, Caroline
2003/04Early American CivilisationSWEENEY, Ann
2003/04The horse in painting & sculptureWOODGATE, Valerie
2003/04Deck the hallBOSTWICK, David
2003/04Sing We YuleWALSH, Dr
2002/03The Impressionists SKEGGS, Douglas
2002/03Handel in Georgian England 1711-59MEDHURST,Peter
2002/03History of long case clockLATTIMORE, Colin
2002/03Silent partner: History of the Picture FrameCLIFFORD, Helen
2002/03Angels, cherubs, hosts of heavenFELDMAN, Frances
2002/03History of picture frameCLIFFORD, Helen
2002/03Hidden CanterburyBRYANT, Anthea
2002/03Monet: Giverny v English stylePATRICK, Judith
2002/03Gilbert Collection at Somerset HouseSCHRODER,Timothy
2002/03The Hugeunots: their history and influenceHANSON-SMITH, Christopher
2002/03Comparison of Monet’s Giverny and ‘English’ stylePATRICK, Judith
2002/03The English FireplaceEVERLEIGH, David
20010/11Wonder workers art of illusionPEARCE, Bertie
2001/2Bloomsbury PaintersPOLLARD, Sandra
2001/02Partnership of Jeykell and LutyensDUNCAN, Duncan
2001/02Victoria, Albert and the ArtsTURNER, Shirley
2001/02Gertrude Jeckyll & Sir Edwin LutyensDUNCAN, Dr Thomas
2001/02Queen ViC, Prince Al & the ArtsTURNER, Shirley
2001/02Eliz 1st to Liz TaylorBENJAMIN, John
2001/02Careful Collectors: fakes, forgeries and reproductionsBATTIE, David
2001/02Intro to English SilverPICKFORD, Ian
2001/02Cinque PortsBOLTON, Lt Col Dick
2001/02Willow PatternGURNETT, Robin
2001/02Sackvilles of Knole & SissinghurstFORRESTER, William
2001/02Icons: art of Holy RussiaSPIRA, Antony