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SUMMARY:Art in Medicine and Pharmacy Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historical links between art and medicine and pharmacy in the capital through this immersive short course set across six London museums and galleries across three days in September 2025. \nWednesday 17 September\nYou will spend a morning at Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars\, the oldest extant Livery Hall in the City of London\, which has served the medical and pharmaceutical communities for over four hundred years. Attendees will enjoy a lecture led by Andrew Wallington-Smith on the stunning collection of stained glass at the Hall and a tour focussed on portraiture and the Hall’s notable Armada Painting. There will also be displays of ceramic pharmacy jars\, botanical illustrations and archives relating to the Hall’s painting collections. \nThe focus for the afternoon session will be ceramics and participants will be hosted by the Museum of the Order of St John at St John’s Gate. The museum tells the unique and fascinating story of an ancient religious military order\, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh-century Jerusalem\, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance. The visit will include a specialised tour of the museum led by curator Rebecca Raven and a talk by Elisa Sani\, who published Italian Maiolica and Other Early Modern Ceramics in the Courtauld Gallery in 2023. Elisa will speak on ‘From Venice to Malta – pharmacy jars for the knights of the Order of St John’. \nThurs 18 September\nParticipants will begin the day at the Science Museum in South Kensington. They will hear from Selina Hurley\, Curator of Clinical and Research Medicine\, and Rebecca Mellor\, Curator of Art and Visual Culture\, about the ways in which art are used to communicate in medicine – from advertising to art commissions. Following a short talk\, there will be a tour of Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries\, exploring the works of five artists who worked closely with curators to create unique pieces for visitors to enjoy. \nThe afternoon session will be hosted by the Royal College of Surgeon’s Hunterian Museum at Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Dawn Kemp\, Director of Museums and Special Collections\, will give a talk introducing art in the Hunterian\, with a focus on new research. Participants will have time to explore the museum and its collections\, with expert staff on hand. There will also be a talk by Bruce Simpson on War\, Art and Surgery with a focus on the work of First World War surgeon-artist\, Henry Tonks. \nFriday 19 September\nThe day will start at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum in Smithfield with a tour of the museum’s collections led by Catherine Walker\, Museum Manager. Participants will be able to explore the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s collections of Herbals\, in a session led by Karen Horn\, Librarian. Over time\, medicine and pharmacy have provided caricaturists with a wealth of material. Bizarre treatments\, exaggerated medical conditions and massive doses of pills have all provided artistic fodder. This will be explored in a talk by Briony Hudson\, Independent Pharmacy Historian: ‘An Art to Cure: Pharmacy in Caricatures’. \nThe final afternoon will be spent at Bethlem Museum of the Mind in Beckenham. The museum records the lives and experiences and celebrates the achievements of people with mental health problems. Its art collection comprises around 1\,000 works\, including paintings\, drawings\, ceramics and textiles. David Luck\, Archivist\, will provide an overview of the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital\, founded in 1247. Colin Gale\, Museum Director\, will introduce the museum displays\, with artists ranging from well-known Bethlem patients such as Richard Dadd and Louis Wain to McGlashan\, the otherwise unknown creator of the Little Traveller. There will be free time to explore the museum and an artwork analysis workshop based on William Kurelek’s ‘The Maze’. \nTravel between the locations is not included but information will be provided on public transport options. Participants can also choose to travel with the medical and pharmacy historians leading each day.’ \nPrices\n1 day (17th/18th/19th September): £125\n2 day (any combination): £225\n3 day rate: £300 \nDue to capacity we are limited to just 25 places per day. Participants can select to attend the full three days; a combination of two days; or a single day of their choice. \nCourtesy of the British Society for the History of Pharmacy\, we are able to offer a subsidised rate for up to 8 places per day for students (those in full time or part time education as of 17 September 2025). Contact: AcademicTraining@apothecaries.org
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/art-in-medicine-and-pharmacy-short-course/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London\, EC4V 6EJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111221
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Bunhill Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Bunhill Fields\, a Grade I-listed historic landscape spanning 1.6 hectares. This atmospheric burial ground is the final resting place of notable figures such as William Blake\, Daniel Defoe\, and John Bunyan\, along with many other non-conformists. The oldest surviving memorial dates back to 1678\, with the last burial recorded in 1854. \nToday\, Bunhill Fields is not only a site of historic significance but also a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). Managed by the City of London Corporation since 1960\, and supported by the Friends of City Gardens\, it has become a beacon of sustainability and climate resilience. Biodiversity enhancements include habitats for pollinators\, birds\, bats\, and native woodland flora. Representatives from both organisations will be present to share insights into their conservation work. \nHighlights: \nRare access behind the railings of this important heritage site\nExploration of historic graves and rewilding efforts\nA chance to see how biodiversity and sustainability are being actively promoted\nThe visit concludes with optional tea (not included in cost) while viewing the remodelled Old Street station and public realm\nPractical Information: \nGroup size limited to 20 guests (due to public access restrictions)\nToilets available on-site\nPlenty of shade and seating\nDogs permitted\, but must be on leads\nNote: Gravel paths may be difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs; off-path areas are uneven and overgrown.\nOptional Pre-Visit Lunch \nDate: Wednesday 17th September 2025\nTime: 12:15–13:45\nLocation: The Long Room\, Armoury House\, Honourable Artillery Company (HAC)\, directly south of Bunhill Fields\nHost: Anthony Bickmore\, PLT Trustee \nYou are warmly invited to a two-course bistro lunch in the Long Room at the Honourable Artillery Company’s Armoury House\, hosted by PLT Trustee Anthony Bickmore. The lunch includes: \nA welcome drink\nA glass of wine with your meal\nCost: £35 per head\nTo book please select the additional ticket option. Payment for this will need to be made direct to Anthony Bickmore.\nImportant Notes: \nArmoury House is a secure facility – all guest names must be provided in advance\nDress code for the HAC: Smart casual\nGentlemen: Jacket\, collar and tie (no denim or trainers)\nLadies: Equivalent\nFor questions or clarifications\, please contact Anthony or Gemma
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/guided-tour-of-bunhill-fields/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T183000
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SUMMARY:Keats Memorial Lecture 2025: Consumption & Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Keats Memorial lecture 2025 in association with King’s College London \nSpeaker: Dr Noel Snell \nThe talk will review changing attitudes to TB in the 18th/19thC\, with the rise in belief that infection could stimulate creativity in artists\, composers\, writers\, and poets; examples of creative subjects who suffered from TB include Keats\, Shelley\, Chopin\, the Brontë sisters\, Chekhov\, Kafka\, George Orwell\, Aubrey Beardsley\, and Modigliani. Some physicians considered that ‘toxins’ from the disease could affect the behaviour and creativity of TB patients; could there be any truth in the idea that infection could modify a patient’s behaviour? ). There is evidence in man that the parasite Toxoplasma gondii can cause increased risk-taking\, and is associated with a higher likelihood of developing schizophrenia\, which has been associated with creativity and artistic achievement. Mice infected with Mycobacterium vaccae (a relative of the bacillus causing TB) show increased levels of serotonin in the brain\, a reduction in anxiety\, and improved learning ability. Keats was a genius; but was this innate\, or contributed to by his TB infection (or perhaps the drugs he may have taken for it)? \nThe Keats Lecture was established in 1968 and has been given every other year\, bar one\, since 1969 on a day as close as possible to the anniversary of the death of John Keats\, which was on February 23rd\, 1821. It is organised and hosted in rotation by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries\, the Royal College of Surgeons\, and what was Guy’s Hospital Medical School\, which is now King’s College London. The link between these organisations was that Keats trained at Guy’s and subsequently qualified at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and the Royal College of Surgeons.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/keats-memorial-lecture-2025-consumption-creativity/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London\, EC4V 6EJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apothecaries Academic Events":MAILTO:academicevents@apothecaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T200000
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SUMMARY:Bartholomew Fayre
DESCRIPTION:Power to the People! \nEveryone is welcome\, FREE entry! \nJoin us for two jam-packed days of free activities for all ages taking over Smithfield as part of Open House Festival. This bold and brilliant grassroots neighbourhood festival celebrates creativity and togetherness with everything from arts and crafts\, performances\, walks and talks\, food and drink\, and much more!
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/bartholomew-fayre/
LOCATION:Smithfield Rotunda Garden\, West Smithfield\, London\, EC1A 9DY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T234500
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SUMMARY:Sheriffs’ Ball 2025
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of glitz and glamour to join the Sheriffs of the City of London\, Alderman Gregory Jones KC and David Chalk\, for an unforgettable evening at the 1920s inspired Sheriffs’ Ball! \nThis fun evening of wining and dining includes a drinks reception in the atmospheric Crypts\, three-course dinner with wine in the stunning Great Hall\, the ever popular dancing and a fundraising auction.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/sheriffs-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lord Mayor's Appeal":MAILTO:info@TheLordMayorsAppeal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T190000
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SUMMARY:Bartholomew Fayre
DESCRIPTION:Power to the People! \nEveryone is welcome\, FREE entry! \nJoin us for two jam-packed days of free activities for all ages taking over Smithfield as part of Open House Festival. This bold and brilliant grassroots neighbourhood festival celebrates creativity and togetherness with everything from arts and crafts\, performances\, walks and talks\, food and drink\, and much more!
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/bartholomew-fayre-2/
LOCATION:Smithfield Rotunda Garden\, West Smithfield\, London\, EC1A 9DY
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SUMMARY:Open House Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Open House is an exciting\, free festival that showcases London’s architecture\, engineering\, and urban landscape. As the world’s largest architecture festival\, it offers a unique opportunity to explore the city’s hidden gems. From grand Livery Halls to sleek modern skyscrapers\, this event opens doors to buildings that are typically closed to the public\, and provides a rare glimpse into London’s rich architectural heritage. \nAlthough the festival takes place over a fortnight\, Apothecaries’ Hall will be open for just one day. Previously we have had over 1000 visitors\, so expect queues. Inside\, volunteers will be stationed throughout the building\, ready to share fascinating insights about the history of the rooms\, paintings\, and treasures. \nIt’s a perfect opportunity to show the Hall to your friends\, and to delve into the architectural beauty and heritage that makes London and the City so special.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/open-house-weekend/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London\, EC4V 6EJ\, United Kingdom
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