Wed, 12 Oct 2011
Winter Lectures 2011-2012
Come and join us for our lecture series this winter - and learn more about the Natural History and Antiquities of the Isle of Man.
Everyone is welcome, you don’t need to be a member of the Society.
Unless specified, all events will be held at the Manx Museum lecture theatre, Douglas. Events begin at 2.30pm and will be followed by tea.
Saturday 15th October
Allison Fox
“Antiquities and Antiquarians in the Manx News: the representation of archaeology in the Manx newspapers 1793-1900”
Allison Fox, B.Sc. (Hons), M.A., A.I.F.A. is Curator of Archaeology at Manx National Heritage and was President of the Society 2010/11.
Saturday 12th November
Dr Paul Butler, School of Ocean Sciences, University of Bangor
“Listening to the Seas: A History of Manx Waters Recorded in a Clam Shell”
Wednesday 7th December – 6.00 p.m. at Rushen Abbey
“Rushen Abbey and the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the Isle of Man” by PJ Davey and the late JR Roscow
The Society’s Patron, His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Mr. Adam Wood will attend the launch, presentation and reception to celebrate the publication of the long-awaited monograph. A separate flyer accompanying The Antiquarian mailing will give booking details for this event at Rushen Abbey.
Read more about this new monograph and find out how you can order a copy here.
2012
Saturday 21st January
Edmund Southworth
“The Fancy Fair and Nineteenth Century Charitable Fund-Raising”
Edmund Southworth is Director of Manx National Heritage
Saturday 11th February
Dr Harold Mytum
“Archaeological Excavations at Port-y-Candas: Results and Interpretations”
Dr Mytum is Director of the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Manx Studies
Saturday 3rd March
Sir David Wilson
“The Symbolism of Conversion in the Isle of Man”
The lecture explores the Christian symbols present in the early Manx carved stone crosses as evidence for conversion to Christianity and discusses the origin of some of the people commemorated in their inscriptions
Saturday 17th March – Annual General Meeting
Wendy Thirkettle
“Archival deposits of note in the Manx National Heritage collections”
A personal selection by the Manx National Heritage Archivist
Saturday 1st April
Presidential Lecture
Catriona Mackie “Cregneash”
Dr Mackie is Lecturer at the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Manx Studies.
Please check all public transport details at www.iombusandrail.info/timetables.html
No dogs, please, on excursions.
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