19th-century Orientalism began in 1798 when Napoleon invaded Egypt
EVENTS AND LECTURES
Society events open to members, some guest tickets may be available. Please contact the Society for more information
Society
Dr Kathy McLauchlan
Kennet and Swindon
16 Feb 2026 - 11:00
Ellendune Centre, Barrett Way
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Online Event
Society
Dr Julia Musgrave
Bowdon
16 Feb 2026 - 13:45
The Bowdon Rooms
The Firs, Bowdon, United Kingdom, WA14 2TQ
The Firs, Bowdon, United Kingdom, WA14 2TQ
Online Event
A portait of Vanessa Bell, avant-garde painter, designer, decorator, inspired colourist, mother and muse.
Society
Dr Sophie Oosterwijk
Nidd Valley
16 Feb 2026 - 19:30
Christ Church
Church Square, The Stray, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
Church Square, The Stray, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
Online Event
Introducing the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - the collection, the building, its history & recent renovation.
Society
Mr Ed Williams
Chester
17 Feb 2026 - 11:00
Cheshire View
Plough Lane , Christleton, Chester, United Kingdom, CH3 7PT
Plough Lane , Christleton, Chester, United Kingdom, CH3 7PT
Online Event
Hear how Constable and Turner challenged convention, were notoriously ‘difficult’, and were the forerunners of modernism in British art
Society
Mr Russell Nash
Isle of Man
17 Feb 2026 - 11:30
Manx Museum Lecture Theatre
Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
Online Event
THE MEN WHO MADE MENSWEAR.
Society
Ms Anna Moszynska
Jersey
17 Feb 2026 - 13:45
The Royal Yacht Hotel
Weighbridge St Helier, Jersey, Jersey, JE2 3NF
Weighbridge St Helier, Jersey, Jersey, JE2 3NF
Online Event
SENSATION: CHARLES SAATCHI, DAMIEN
HIRST AND BRITISH ART