19th Century Now

With talks, films and performances by individuals and groups who – influenced by the 19th century – are doing innovative work to support culture and communities today, the aim is to encourage conversations and inspire future projects. A range of speakers will share their thoughts, insights and experiences to provide memorable and lively discussions.

Day one presents a morning networking session for archivists, curators and librarians working with 19th century collections.

If you are interested in attending this please contact Stephanie Boydell, Curator Special Collections, [email protected] 

The afternoon is open to all and focuses on contemporary study of and innovations with collections. This will take place at the 19th Century Ormond Building on Manchester Metropolitan University’s campus.

This is followed by an early evening performance of John Ruskin’s The Stormcloud of the Nineteenth Century performed by Tom Payne in the Grosvenor East building, the performacne theatre space within Manchester Metropolitain University.

The second day will host sessions themed around Community Arts, Education and Economics and includes a free lunch.

This event has been organised by Manchester Metropolitan University’s Special Collections Museum and the English Dept’s Long Nineteenth Century Network, with generous support of the university’s Arts and Humanities Engagement And Dialogue, as well as the Arts and Humanities Research Council/Research Libraries UK and Ruskin’s The Guild of St George