The popular programme of Treasure House talks returns this month with a host of topics from the ancient Celts and medieval drama, to the 20th century histories of First World War Nursing, or the Women’s Institute.
The first talk in this year’s programme is ‘As it Presents Itself to Mine Eye’, which shows what antiquarians can really tell us about the past.
The talk will take place on Tuesday, 17 March at 6.30pm and will be delivered by Louise Hampson of the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture at the University of York.
Antiquarian studies often tell us much more about the past than the historical facts they thought they were recording. Buried between the lines are wonderful details about the beliefs, ideals, intellectual snobbery and private preconceptions of the authors as well as their motivations for writing in the first place.
Louise Hampson is the research and impact officer for the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture at the University of York.
A medievalist by training and inclination, she spent 20 years working as an archivist in archives and museum collections, 14 of them at York Minster, ending up as head of collections before moving to the Christianity and Culture Project.
Lizzy Baker, public services archivist at the Treasure House, said:
“Louise Hampson was a very popular speaker last time she gave a talk for us in 2013.”
“We are thrilled to have her back and look forward to what will be a fascinating talk on these 18th and 19th century antiquarians who we have to thank for the survival of some of our most interesting documentary heritage.”
The talk will last one hour and tickets cost £5. They are available online at www.eastriding.gov.uk/events or by calling (01482) 392699 or visiting the Archives research room in the Treasure House.
More information on the talks and the programme of events and exhibitions at the Treasure House in 2015 can be found in the new brochure, which is available from the Treasure House.
