‘“Almost a citizen”: Robert Montgomery Bird’s Racial Transformations and the Borders of Belonging’ Who: Dr. Hannah Murray, Teaching Fellow at King’s College London When: 6 December, 5:15-7pm Where: Arts 104 Please join us for a rousing talk by Hannah Murray of KCL
30 November: Book Launch and Performance at the Coffin Works
Wilkie Collins “The Red Vial” Launch and Performance Celebrating the publication of Wilkie Collins’s sensational gothic drama, The Red Vial, Francis Boutle Publishers invite you to a free book launch and drinks reception followed by short thrilling excerpts from the play. Taking place in Birmingham’s Coffin Works, the Victorian candlelit setting provides an eerie space … Continue reading “30 November: Book Launch and Performance at the Coffin Works”
23 November: Barber Institute Meet & Greet
Get to know the Barber Institute’s collections on 23 November. 19C staff will have the opportunity to explore the Barber’s 19C holdings and chat with staff about potential pedagogy and research collaborations. Who: UoB 19C staff — please rsvp Where: Barber Institute Foyer When: Thursday, 23 November, 4:15-5:45pm
22 November: UoB Post-Grad Modern and Contemporary Forum hosts Newman researchers
UoB’s Post-Grad ‘Modern and Contemporary Forum’ is hosting two PGRs from Newman Univeristy whose work may be of interest to 19CC members: Where: Peter Gelling Library (Arts 315) When: 22 November, 4:30-6 pm Sophie Allen (Newman University) ‘Psychiatry and Spiritualism in late 19th century Britain’ Zoe Chadwick (Newman University) ‘The Body in Late Victorian Gothic … Continue reading “22 November: UoB Post-Grad Modern and Contemporary Forum hosts Newman researchers”
25 October: Works-In-Progress
When: 25 October, 5-6pm Where: Arts 104 What: Join 19C Brum colleagues to discuss 19C modules under development. For more information, contact Matthew Ward.