British Museum: Europe 1800-1900 Gallery + pub social

Unlike our regular events, this event has no attendee limit and we visit just ONE gallery in the British Museum.

How does it work?: We meet and greet in the British Museum Court cafe first. Then we explore one room in the museum for 45 minutes - this is NOT a guided tour of the room, and you're free to wander around at your own pace. Then we head to the pub!

THIS MONTH WE'RE VISITING THE EUROPE 1800-1900 GALLERY (ROOM 47)

The 19th century saw unprecedented economic growth in Europe, accompanied by immense social and political upheavals.
For Britain, the 19th century was a period of stability and industrial supremacy. On the continent, France underwent three revolutions, while the second half of the century saw the unification of Germany and Italy.

The nationalist sentiment that lay behind these events often paid homage to the great ages of the past. This is reflected in the objects shown in Room 47, many of which have borrowed motifs from earlier historical periods.

During this period, international exhibitions fostered the growth of machine technology, yet traditional craftsmanship flourished alongside.
Read more here.

A Dracula Daily fan?:
Bram Stoker used the British Museum Reading Room to investigate maps, travel accounts, and folklore regarding Transylvania to write Dracula in 1897. In the opening chapter of Dracula, protagonist Jonathan Harker visits the British Museum library to research Transylvanian geography and Castle Dracula before his fateful journey.
Read more here.

Room 47 showcases the technological developments of the time Bram Stoker and the characters were living, as well stunning traditional craftsmanship.

THE PLAN:
3:00-3.40pm: MEET AND GREET IN BRITISH MUSEUM COURT CAFE
Look for the hosts wearing LoMAZ badges/LoMAZ signs on the table. Please join the WhatsApp group in the comments to help find us easily.

3:40pm-4.30pm: EXPLORE THE EUROPE 1800–1900 GALLERY (ROOM 47)
Feel free to wander around at your own pace. NB. This is NOT a guided tour of the gallery.
Find the museum map here.

4.30pm: GATHER BY ROOM 47 ENTRANCE TO WALK TO THE PUB TOGETHER

4:45pm-LATE: PUB SOCIAL
Address: The Penderel's Oak pub, 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP.
We may not be able to reserve tables so please be prepared to stand and mingle.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1PF1LDymBw8Jcabn9

TICKETS:
Entrance to the British Museum is free, but we recommend you get book a free ticket in advance, to ensure entry. https://ticketing.britishmuseum.org/21397/24350

GETTING THERE:
Address: British Museum, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
Find more information here.

EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:
We’ll have a WhatsApp group for this event to help you find the group on the day. The link is now in the comments below.

FINALLY:
Please please change your RSVP to 'no' if you can no longer attend, so the hosts know who to look out for.

Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.

Image credit: Lajos Kristóf Kántor