Special Interest Talk: The importance of relationships between Pre-Raphaelite women
‘No Friend Like a Sister’ - Discover the friendships, family ties and networks that supported Pre-Raphaelite women, in this fascinating lecture by Professor Serena Trowbridge.
- Booking essential
‘No Friend Like a Sister’: The importance of relationships between Pre-Raphaelite women - Saturday 26 September, 11am - 1pm
In the absence of the considerable social freedoms that male artists and writers had, how did the women associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement make connections, network and support each other? This lecture explores the friendships and familial connections of some of those women, including the Rossetti sisters and the Morris family, and these networks are more extensive than you might expect!
Serena Trowbridge is Professor of Pre-Raphaelite Studies at Birmingham City University. She is Chair of the Pre-Raphaelite Society, Senior Vice-President of the Birmingham & Midland Institute, a Trustee of the William Morris Society and a Companion of the Guild of St George. Her research focuses on Pre-Raphaelite women, and she is currently preparing an anthology of Pre-Raphaelite women’s writing for Routledge.
£20 per person, booking essential, admission costs included. Tea and coffee are included on arrival. Talk takes place in the Meeting Room located above the Old Manor Shop.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £20.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The meeting room is located on the upper floor of the Old Manor, via a flight of stairs - no lift access.
- Meeting point
Please park up on the main car park and make your way up the path to the Manor and follow signs to the Meeting Room located above the Old Manor Shop.
- Suitability for children
16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- What to bring and wear
Please no stiletto heels or bags larger than A4 size in the Manor.
- Other
Please allow about 10 minutes to get from the car park to the Meeting Room. £20 per person, includes tea/coffee on arrival and admission costs.
Upcoming events
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Heritage Open Days at Wightwick Manor and Gardens - Free Entry
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Embroidery Workshop with textile artist Lily Purslow - Dove & Rose
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