Start Date
6 December, 2025
Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Overview
An opportunity to explore narratives of Liverpool and trace the social expansion of the Port in the Victorian and Edwardian eras via glass magic lantern slides, this study day will include a rare presentation of Silas K. Hocking’s best-selling Liverpool set melodrama ‘Her Benny’ in magic slide form, as well as temperance society slides from Walter Grimshaw and rare topographical views from major GMS producers York & Son....
Syllabus
Part 1. Introduction – What are Magic Lantern Slides?
Part 2. Topographical Views/Scenes
Part 3. Social Conscience/Moral Instruction
LUNCH
Part 4. Narrative – ‘Her Benny’
Part 5. Events-International Exhibitions - Conclusion
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.
In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Lee Kendall
Dr. Lee R. Kendall was born in Liverpool in 1974 and earned his BA (Hons) in History of Art at University of Leicester in 1997 before going on to complete a PhD in the same subject at Liverpool John Moores University in 2006. An independent art historian with a particular interest in all things Liverpool related, his publications include “Being for the Benefit of… Beatles Art in Liverpool” (2012). He has been part of the front of house team at Tate Gallery, Liverpool since 2009 and has lectured for the University of Liverpool's CE Department since 2019.
Courses fees: Full fee £55
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