What’s On Events Calendar
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Making and Visualising British Beauty: Provincial Women and Miss Great Britain, 1945- 1970
26 June 2025 - 26 June 2025
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a seminar (26 June) exploring the visual culture of 'beauty' in Britain, in the post-WWII years, and postgraduate workshop (27th June) making a practical analysis of the challenges and opportunities of working with archival materials portraying public 'performances' - with Professor Amanda Vickery (Queen Mary University of London). Jointly hosted by the Department of History and the Durham Centre for Visual Arts and Culture (CVAC).
- Creative
- Discussion
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
From the Archive to the Screen: The Opportunities, Process and Pitfalls of Performing History in Public
27 June 2025 - 27 June 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a seminar (26 June) exploring the visual culture of 'beauty' in Britain, in the post-WWII years, and postgraduate workshop (27th June) making a practical analysis of the challenges and opportunities of working with archival materials portraying public 'performances' - with Professor Amanda Vickery (Queen Mary University of London). Jointly hosted by the Department of History and the Durham Centre for Visual Arts and Culture (CVAC).
- Creative
- Discussion
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
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What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Gardens, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.