The Arts Society Tonbridge Talk: The Elgin Marbles: A History of Meaning by Alan Read

In the two centuries since they were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin, the meaning and significance of the ‘Elgin marbles’ has changed dramatically.This lecture looks at the response to them over their time in Britain, from the original controversy over their purchase to the current debate surrounding the restitution of the marbles to the new Acropolis Museum in Athens.

The lecture begins at 2.30pm. All welcome. Suggested donation for visitors £7.

Medway Hall, The Angel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF

Thu 28 Apr 2022

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