Adults

Short course: House and Home in Victorian London

• Thursday 22 April - Thursday 1 July, 3.00 - 5.00pm, 11 meetings.

This module explores how the material world of the home shaped family life in Victorian London by considering class and gender identities and domestic roles and rituals. We will look at family relationships across society: in the 'slums' and lodging houses, middle-class suburban villas and aristocratic townhouses. Led by historian Leonie Hannan.

In partnership with Birkbeck College. For details of course fees and booking information please visit: www.bbc.ac.uk

Exhibition Talk: A Garden within Doors

Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste by
Shirley Hibberd, 1856 (title page plate)

• Saturday 24 April, 2.00pm and repeated at 3.30pm. Free admission.

An opportunity to explore and discuss themes and a selection of the objects on display, with Christine Lalumia, exhibition curator.

Workshop: Funky and Festive Flowers

• Saturday 8 May, 11.30am - 4.30pm. Tickets £25 in advance (includes materials but not lunch).

Use wellies and other weird and wonderful containers to create unique flower arrangements and indoor plant pot holders for your home.

Open Evening: A Garden Within Doors

• Thursday 20 May, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Talk at 6.45pm. Free admission.

An evening with a garden theme. Talks and workshops exploring all things floral in both indoor and outdoor gardens.

Study Day: A Garden Within Doors

• Saturday 12 June, 10.00am - 4.30pm. Tickets £35 in advance (includes morning coffee and a light lunch).

A day of lectures and case studies, presented by curators, historians and specialists, exploring themes and particular objects in the exhibition.