next walks


Just a remind to let you know that the next walks I am giving are:

Sir Hans Sloane: Bloomsbury and The British Museum

Thursday 3rd June 6pm

(meeting at Russell Square tube station)

 

The walk, led by Museum Director Kevin Flude, introduces Bloomsbury in the 18th Century and looks at the origins of the British Museum and Sir Hans Sloane's role in the foundation. It ends with a tour of the highlights of Sloane's Collection in the Enlightenment Gallery.

Booking advised. Call 0207 188 2679

or email curator@thegarret.org.uk to reserve a place

 

 

 

London's History (and Places) in Verse, Poetry & Nursery Rhymes   

St Pauls Underground 10.45 Sat June 5

 

Turn on on the day

 

kevin

 




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kpflude@chr.org.uk

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