B Monday 2 June 2.30pm-4.00pm Geographical projections: bringing to light the RGS magic lantern slide collections c.1880-1960 Emily Hayes, AHRC-funded RGS-IBG/University of Exeter postgraduate researcher This talk explores the history of the Society's illustrated lectures and offers a window onto how late19th century RGS audiences, geographical storytelling and scientific knowledge-making shaped geography and the RGS-IBG.
Regional events Apart from lectures in the Regional Theatres Programme, events listed are organised by the Society’s Regional Committees, unless otherwise stated. RGS-IBG members are reminded to please bring their membership cards to each event. A bar serving drinks and/or tea and coffee is available at some regional lectures. As a variety of venues are used, please contact the venue directly to ascertain the level of facilities available and disabled access. W www.rgs.org/regions We have regional CPD networks for teachers throughout the country, for more information please contact Claire Wheeler E c.wheeler@rgs.org For events in Singapore please contact Pete Read E singapore@rgs.org W www.rgs.org/singapore For events in Hong Kong please contact Rupert McCowan T+852 2583 9700 W rgshk.org.hk 20
Cheshire & North Wales Regional contact: Professor David Parsons, 1 Kent Drive, Congleton, CW12 1SD T 01260 271596 E dparsons@attc.demon.co.uk W www.rgs.org/cheshireandnorthwales Monday 19 May at 7.30pm Lecture (Chester) The two faces of Russia: Moscow and St Petersburg Dr Rosamund Bartlett Dr Bartlett, writer, lecturer, translator, and visiting Fellow at St Anthony’s College, Oxford, will explore the different characters of these great cities, examining how and why their importance has changed over time. Joint meeting with the Society of Thirteen. Venue: The Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD. Tickets: RGS-IBG members free, non-members £5 donation requested. T 01260 271596 Sunday 15 June at 10.00am for 10.30am -3.30pm Field day (Alderley Edge) Exploring the Alderley Edge Mines Derbyshire Caving Club A fascinating exploration into these historic copper mines, examining the geology, mining techniques and history of discoveries in the Engine Vein mine, followed by a surface walk to observe the remains of this historic site. Venue: meet at the National Trust car park, Over Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10 4PY. Tickets: RGS-IBG members and guests £10. Places limited; advance booking only with John Spawton T 01625 522049 E johnspawton@yahoo.co.uk